White Collar

Refers to employees who work in offices or business rather than manual workers.

White Collar Crime

An illegal act such as fraud, embezzlement, bribery, etc., committed by a worker in business or administrative function.

White Goods

Large domestic electrical appliances, such as cookers, washing machines, fridges, etc.

White Knight

A company, individual, etc., who offers favourable terms in a takeover, usually saving the acquired company from a hostile takeover.

White Van Man

A derogatory term for drivers of white commercial vans, who have a reputation for driving recklessly and intimidating car drivers by driving about three inches from their rear bumper.

Wholesale

The sale of goods in large quantities, usually to retailers who then sell them for a profit.

Wholesale Bank

A bank which provides services to large organisations, financial institutions, etc., rather than individual customers.

Widget

A small program which is run by certain computers. A small device, switch, gadget, etc., whose name is not known.

Win-Win

Describes a situation or arrangement in which all parties benefit or profit.

Wind Farm

A large area of land, which has strong winds, on which a group of wind turbines are placed in order to produce electricity by driving generators.