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Collocations on Business & Work – English vocabulary

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51 English words with meanings: meet deadlines, run a company, make a profit, attend a meeting, work overtime… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI…

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  1. meet deadlines /mi:t 'dedlaɪnz/ (verb phrase) — finish on time
    Example: Employees are expected to meet deadlines for every project.
    Synonyms: finish on time, complete promptly
  2. run a company /rʌn ə 'kʌmpəni/ (verb phrase) — manage or own a business
    Example: He runs a company that sells electronic devices.
    Synonyms: manage a business, operate a firm
  3. make a profit /meɪk ə 'prɒfɪt/ (verb phrase) — earn more money than you spend
    Example: The company hopes to make a profit this quarter.
    Synonyms: earn profit, gain revenue
  4. attend a meeting /ə'tend ə 'mi:tɪŋ/ (verb phrase) — go to a meeting
    Example: I have to attend a meeting with our clients this afternoon.
    Synonyms: join a meeting, participate in a meeting
  5. work overtime /wɜ:k 'oʊvərtaɪm/ (verb phrase) — work extra hours
    Example: She often works overtime to finish her tasks.
    Synonyms: do extra work, stay late at work
  6. take responsibility /teɪk rɪ,spɒnsə'bɪləti/ (verb phrase) — be responsible
    Example: A good manager should take responsibility for their team.
    Synonyms: be accountable, accept duty
  7. gain experience /ɡeɪn ɪk'spɪəriəns/ (verb phrase) — learn skills by doing a job or activity
    Example: Young graduates work as interns to gain experience.
    Synonyms: acquire experience, develop skills
  8. hold a position /hoʊld ə pə'zɪʃən/ (verb phrase) — keep a job position
    Example: She holds a senior position in the company.
    Synonyms: occupy a role, have a post
  9. boost productivity /bu:st ,proʊdʌk'tɪvəti/ (verb phrase) — increase how much work people get done
    Example: Training programs can boost employee productivity.
    Synonyms: increase efficiency, improve output
  10. close a deal /kloʊz ə di:l/ (verb phrase) — finish a business deal
    Example: They managed to close a deal with a foreign client.
    Synonyms: finalize agreement, seal a deal
  11. sign a contract /saɪn ə 'kɒntrækt/ (verb phrase) — sign an agreement
    Example: Both sides signed a contract after negotiations.
    Synonyms: agree a contract, formalize agreement
  12. conduct research /kən'dʌkt rɪ'sɜ:rtʃ/ (verb phrase) — do research
    Example: We conduct research to improve our products.
    Synonyms: carry out research, do a study
  13. launch a product /lɔ:ntʃ ə 'prɒdʌkt/ (verb phrase) — introduce a new product
    Example: The company plans to launch a new smartphone next month.
    Synonyms: introduce a product, release a product
  14. expand a business /ɪk'spænd ə 'bɪznɪs/ (verb phrase) — grow the business
    Example: They are trying to expand their business into Asia.
    Synonyms: grow a business, develop a company
  15. increase sales /ɪn'kri:s seɪlz/ (verb phrase) — sell more products
    Example: A new marketing strategy helped increase sales.
    Synonyms: boost revenue, raise sales
  16. reduce costs /rɪ'du:s kɒsts/ (verb phrase) — spend less money
    Example: The company is finding ways to reduce costs.
    Synonyms: cut expenses, lower costs
  17. build relationships /bɪld rɪ'leɪʃənʃɪps/ (verb phrase) — make friendly, trusting connections with people
    Example: Networking helps you build relationships in business.
    Synonyms: develop connections, nurture relationships
  18. set objectives /set əb'dʒektɪvz/ (verb phrase) — set goals
    Example: Managers set objectives for each department.
    Synonyms: define goals, establish targets
  19. take a break /teɪk ə breɪk/ (verb phrase) — take a short break
    Example: It’s important to take a break to stay focused.
    Synonyms: rest briefly, pause work
  20. give a presentation /ɡɪv ə ,prezən'teɪʃən/ (verb phrase) — talk to a group to show or explain something
    Example: She will give a presentation about the new project tomorrow.
    Synonyms: deliver a talk, make a presentation
  21. provide training /prə'vaɪd 'treɪnɪŋ/ (verb phrase) — give training
    Example: The company provides training for new employees.
    Synonyms: offer training, conduct training
  22. take a day off /teɪk ə deɪ ɒf/ (verb phrase) — not go to work for one day
    Example: He took a day off to rest after a busy week.
    Synonyms: have a day off, take leave
  23. work efficiently /wɜ:k ɪ'fɪʃəntli/ (adv phrase) — work well and fast
    Example: Using modern tools helps employees work efficiently.
    Synonyms: work effectively, stay productive
  24. hire staff /'haɪər stæf/ (verb phrase) — hire new staff
    Example: The company plans to hire more staff next month.
    Synonyms: recruit employees, employ workers
  25. fire an employee /'faɪər ən ɛm'plɔɪi:/ (verb phrase) — fire a worker
    Example: The manager had to fire an employee for being dishonest.
    Synonyms: dismiss a worker, terminate employment
  26. handle customers /'hændl 'kʌstəmərz/ (verb phrase) — help customers
    Example: Salespeople must handle customers politely.
    Synonyms: deal with clients, manage customers
  27. negotiate a contract /nɪ'ɡoʊʃieɪt ə 'kɒntrækt/ (verb phrase) — talk to agree on a contract
    Example: They have been negotiating a contract for weeks.
    Synonyms: bargain contract, discuss agreement
  28. achieve success /ə'tʃi:v sək'ses/ (verb phrase) — reach a goal or get good results
    Example: With hard work, you can achieve success in your career.
    Synonyms: reach success, obtain success
  29. face challenges /feɪs 'tʃælɪndʒɪz/ (verb phrase) — deal with problems
    Example: Every business faces challenges during its development.
    Synonyms: encounter difficulties, deal with problems
  30. make decisions /meɪk dɪ'sɪʒənz/ (verb phrase) — make a choice
    Example: Leaders must make decisions under pressure.
    Synonyms: decide, reach conclusions

…and 21 more words in this set.

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