In Company Unit 16 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 16 - English Vocab
In Company Unit 16 - English Vocab
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| Sprache | English |
| Kategorie | Englisch |
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| Erstellt / Aktualisiert | 09.10.2011 / 16.02.2013 |
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mark (n)
Average earnings have not yet reached the 25,000 mark.
moment (n) - not a moment to lose
We must contact them before they get on the plane. Theres not a moment to lose!
monitor (v)
The board are monitoring the situation on a regular basis.
motivation (n)
These methods can help to increase students motivation and interest.
notice (n)
Lucy was ready to leave at a moments notice.
OK (v)
When hes OKd the trip, Ill book the tickets.
oppose (v) - (opposite = support)
Plans to drill for oil in the Arctic region are fiercely opposed by conservationists.
opposition (n)
Initially there was some opposition to the wind farm, but local residents have now accepted it.
overrun (n)
We cannot ignore the huge cost overruns at the end of the project.
oversee (v)
The government agencies that oversee the airline industry will issue a joint report on the incident.
overstretch (v)
Police resources are overstretched in their fight against crime.
pain (n)
Youre being a real pain!
paradox (n)
We get this apparent paradox of people migrating to an area that has very high unemployment.
participant (n)
Well start the teleconference in ten minutes to give all the participants time to get organised.
perk (n)
Free theatre tickets are one of the perks of this job.
personalise (v)
A news editor should not personalise current events.
pitch (n)
She only had ten minutes to make her pitch for the contract.
point out (phr v)
He pointed out that we had two hours of free time before dinner.
post (v) - keep sb posted
Not much has happened so far, but Ill keep you posted.
postpone (v)
Our exam has been postponed until next Monday.
procedure (n)
Companies use a variety of testing procedures to select appropriate candidates.
proposal (n)
Proposals for a new constitution are under discussion.
propose (v)
It was proposed that we postpone making a decision until next month.
prospects (n pl)
Your employment prospects would be much better if you finished your degree.
provision (n)
This contract includes a provision for salary increases over time.
quality circle (n)
The company has set up a quality circle to improve its marketing strategy.
raw materials (n pl)
An increase in the cost of raw materials will clearly have an effect on the price of the finished product.
reflection (n) - on reflection
At the time I thought I was right, but on reflection I think perhaps I wasnt.
reputation (n)
He accused his opponents of trying to damage his reputation.
rescue plan (n)
We have until midday to come up with a rescue plan which will satisfy our main clients.
reserve (n)
The company has steadily drained its cash reserves.
resolve (v)
A meeting has been called to resolve the dispute.
review (v)
The progress of each child must be regularly reviewed.
rigorous (adj)
All our planes undergo rigorous daily safety checks.
run up (phr v)
My son ran up a huge phone bill.
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.
