In Company Unit 15 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 15 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 15 - English Vocab
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| Sprache | English |
| Kategorie | Englisch |
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| Erstellt / Aktualisiert | 09.10.2011 / 03.11.2012 |
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formality (n)
We went through the usual formalities at customs and passport control.
formula (n)
The companys winning formula includes excellent service and quality products.
general (n)
My grandfather was a general in the US army.
generate (v)
The business is not generating enough revenue to cover its costs.
global (adj)
There is no obstacle to making our company truly global.
go along with sth (phr v)
They describe him as a weak man who went along with the scheme out of fear.
habit (n)
George has got into the habit of going to bed late.
hand (n) - at hand
Finish with the task at hand before moving on to the next one.
hierarchy (n)
He reached a high level within the Soviet political hierarchy.
hour (n) - put in long hours
Shes putting in long hours at the library.
hover (v)
The waiter was hovering by their table.
illustrious (adj)
Hes retiring after 25 illustrious years in advertising.
impact (v)
The failure of the transport system impacts daily on all our lives.
implement (v)
The agreement was signed but its recommendations were never implemented.
implementation (n)
The full implementation of the system will take some time.
impose (v)
They have imposed restrictions on trade with foreign companies.
individualism (n)
Americans tend to be self-reliant so individualism is a part of their business culture.
ingredient (n)
Good communication is the magic ingredient in good management.
initiative (n)
Employees are encouraged to use their initiative if faced with a problem.
innovate (v)
If we can see no immediate solution to a problem then we innovate.
insight (n)
I got more insights about him from reading his books than from talking to him.
intuition (n)
Archaeologists often use their intuition to decide where to dig.
lead (n)
The Spanish rider has a lead of 35 seconds over his nearest rival.
lead (v) - lead from the front
The team has responded well to a manager who leads from the front.
leadership (n)
The complaints from the club seem to be that the president isnt showing enough leadership.
lean (adj)
The new management team is aiming to make the company leaner and more efficient.
logic (n)
I dont understand your logic.
logistics (n pl)
Decentralising distribution should solve many of our logistics problems.
loyal (adj)
Even customers who have stayed loyal for over ten years are moving to our competitors.
loyalty (n)
She inspires great loyalty among her staff.
master (v)
She never managed to master the Greek language.
mentor (n)
Every new employee is assigned a more experienced mentor.
meritocratic (adj)
A meritocratic system promotes people on the basis of their merit and expertise.
mission (n)
It is the international communitys mission to end terrorism.
motivate (v)
We must motivate students to take charge of their own learning.
mountain (n)
Ive got a mountain of paperwork to get through before the weekend.
multitasking (n)
Recent brain research shows that multitasking actually slows you down.
navigate (v)
Theres no one I trust more to navigate these tricky political situations.
nurture (v)
The magazine had a reputation for nurturing young writers.
obsess about sth (phr v)
Joes always obsessing about his health.
