In Company Unit 16 - English Vocab

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This flashcard set helps university-level students expand their English vocabulary. It focuses on business-related terms like "videoconferencing," "supply chain," and "track record," along with verbs such as "translate" and "resolve." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice from English to their native language or vice versa. Ideal for advanced learners, exam takers, or professionals aiming to enhance their communication skills in corporate environments.

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scout (v)

We spent hours scouting for a good fishing spot.

serial (adj)

Maria is a serial flirt.

shoot (n)

The village has been used by Hello magazine as a location for a fashion shoot.

shortfall (n)

How can we cover the temporary shortfall in supplies?

shut down (phr v)

Were going to have to shut down the factory until the source of the contamination has been traced.

shutdown (n)

The school had a three-day shutdown because of bad weather.

sign (n)

When we came out of the station there was no sign of her.

smooth over (phr v)

Hes trying to smooth over differences between the two leaders.

sophisticated (adj) - (opposite = unsophisticated)

The police were using highly sophisticated surveillance equipment.

stock control (n)

Our stock control is not up to date because the computer went down this morning.

supply chain (n)

The supply chain is the series of processes involved in supplying a product to someone.

teleconference (n)

Well start the teleconference in ten minutes to give all the participants time to get organised.

teleconferencing (n)

We still travel abroad for business meetings, but more than 70% of them have been replaced by teleconferencing.

theory (n)

He had a theory that the germs caused disease.

track record (n)

They have a long track record of being mean with their money.

transit (n) - in transit

Our suitcases were damaged in transit.

translate (v)

Recent economic problems are beginning to translate into a demand for reforms.

trust (v)

I trust that youve already completed the paperwork, Mrs Williams.

unanimous (adj)

The board made a unanimous decision to reject the recommendations.

videoconferencing (n)

Videoconferencing can provide companies with an effective and economical alternative to business travel.

advantageous (adj) - (opposite = disadvantageous)

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

It may be advantageous for new workers to receive prior training.

adverse publicity (n)

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

The scandal resulted in a lot of adverse publicity for the firm.

affirm (v)

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

The school affirmed its commitment to its students.

airborne (adj)

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

Once the plane was airborne, drinks were brought round.

analysis (n)

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

The study included an analysis of accident statistics.

appraisal (n)

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

All employees will have an appraisal interview with their supervisor twice yearly.

assembly line (n)

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

I test components on an assembly line.

autonomy (n)

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

New regulations have severely restricted the autonomy of doctors.

back up (phr v)

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

Traffic is backing up on all out-of-town routes.

backlog (n)

Tastatur-Befehle:

= drehen,

= vor-/rückwärts,

= scrollen

Were working weekends in order to clear a backlog of orders.

batch (n)

Well send the work out in batches.

blue-chip (adj)

We mainly invest in blue-chip companies.

bottleneck (n)

Our Turin plant is reporting bottlenecks in production, resulting from a lack of spare parts.

brief (n)

His brief was to write a book on black holes for the ordinary reader.

burnout (n)

After all her hard work on the launch, Lisas taking a few days off to recover from burnout.

business model (n)

You need to continuously transform your business model to maintain competitive edge.

can (n) - in the can

The moment the films in the can, Ill fly back to Sydney.

ceiling (n)

A ceiling of 100 was put on all donations.

chair (v)

She subsequently chaired the executive board of the UN Childrens Fund.

change management (n)

In a global market in which nothing stays the same, change management has a crucial role to play.

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shutdown (n)

The school had a three-day shutdown because of bad weather.

sign (n)

When we came out of the station there was no sign of her.

smooth over (phr v)

Hes trying to smooth over differences between the two leaders.

sophisticated (adj) - (opposite = unsophisticated)

The police were using highly sophisticated surveillance equipment.

stock control (n)

Our stock control is not up to date because the computer went down this morning.

supply chain (n)

The supply chain is the series of processes involved in supplying a product to someone.

teleconference (n)

Well start the teleconference in ten minutes to give all the participants time to get organised.

teleconferencing (n)

We still travel abroad for business meetings, but more than 70% of them have been replaced by teleconferencing.

theory (n)

He had a theory that the germs caused disease.

track record (n)

They have a long track record of being mean with their money.

transit (n) - in transit

Our suitcases were damaged in transit.

translate (v)

Recent economic problems are beginning to translate into a demand for reforms.

trust (v)

I trust that youve already completed the paperwork, Mrs Williams.

unanimous (adj)

The board made a unanimous decision to reject the recommendations.

videoconferencing (n)

Videoconferencing can provide companies with an effective and economical alternative to business travel.

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