Vocab Definitions
an electrical device where plugs are inserted to receive electricity
a utility outlet (noun) OR a wall socket (noun)
The computer doesn’t have a ________ for this plug. I need an adapter.
slot
You _______ (to be) rich someday.
will
_____ yet? – B. No, I will need five more minutes. (you, to finish)
Have you finished
____________ (____): to move easily and smoothly
to slide (verb): to move easily and smoothly
___________: to simplify, modernize and rationalize at the same time/to make a process or company as efficient as possible
To streamline
Very often it is industry-specific information that may concern professional instructions, technology, or changes in laws. To make this information understandable and to make sure that each worker gets the information that is meant for them, the position of _________ exists.
information manager
Do you know what _______(happen) if I press this button?
will happen
went
Anna isn’t sure___she can come tonight.
if
___________: to coordinate/to maintain communication between somebody
to liaise
a frame (on a phone)
bezel
Wait a minute. I think I forgot my phone in the office. I _______ back in a minute.
will be
Tom? Why does the computer smell like burnt plastic? What _____? (to happen)
has happened
She (listen) _________ to music when the buzzer (ring) _________
was listening; rang
to give new employees the knowledge and skills they need to become effective members of an organization
onboard (v)
The conference, which I was supposed to participate in, _______ fighting cybercrime.
focused on
The head office is _____ (to outsource) the account to Latin America.
is outsourcing / is going to outsource
BOTH ARE POSSIBLE
Jack _____ his CV to a multinational company after he ate lunch. (to send)
sent
We will rehearse the presentation today, so the projector in the meeting room may be useful.
(replace the word with a phrase)
come in handy
certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented
inevitable (adj)
to try very hard to get something you want (IDIOM)
to fight tooth and nail
We are ______ (have) lunch at one o’clock. Will you join us?
are having / are going to have
BOTH ARE POSSIBLE
Why are you so tired? – B. I _____ the whole morning drawing up a contract. (so far, to spend)
I have so far spent
He has had a very difficult conversation with the supplier. (just)