blue card
The term 'blue card' has varied meanings based on the field, ranging from immigration permits to certifications and sports penalties.
Definition
C1European Union Immigration
(formal, legal)A residence permit allowing highly skilled non-EU citizens to work and live in EU countries, excluding Denmark, Ireland, and the UK.
Example
- She moved to Germany on a blue card to work as an engineer.
B2Australian Child Safety
(formal)An identity card issued in Queensland, Australia, confirming that an individual is approved to work with children and young adults.
Example
- He needed a blue card before he could start his job at the daycare center.
B2Scouting (US)
(informal)An application form that scouts must complete to pursue a merit badge, requiring signatures from their unit leader and merit badge counselor.
Example
- Before starting his woodworking project, he had to get his blue card signed.
B2Sports
(informal)A penalty card used in various sports to indicate a specific type of infraction, often less severe than a yellow card.
Example
- The referee issued a blue card for the minor foul.
C1Crisis Prevention
(technical)A certification given to individuals who complete a crisis prevention and de-escalation training program.
Example
- After completing the course, she received her blue card certification.
C1Firefighting
(technical)A training program for firefighters focusing on standardized communication during incidents.
Example
- The captain completed his blue card training to improve his incident command skills.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blue card":
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