vocabulary
the most recent and advanced stage of development in a particular type of work or activity, with the newest systems, equipment, etc.
cutting-edge
state-of-the-art
extreme tiredness usually caused by working too much
burn out
to lose an opportunity to do sth by being slow to act
miss the boat
"The success of this company depends ____ you and the things you do.
depends on
I feel very comfortable in my new job because my boss is friendly.
comfortable /kamftebol/
a special advantage or benefit, in addition to the money you are paid, that you are given because of your job
perk
payoff
To have a friendly, pleasant, or amicable relationship with one.
get along with
ge on well with
if you or your company are in this colour, you owe money to the bank
to be in the red
Mr. McKinsey no longer works ____ the company
work for
The new deal is extremely important for the company’s development.
deal /ˈdiːl/
development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
an organization that represents the people who work in a particular industry, protects their rights, and discusses their pay and working conditions with employers
the union
the union representative
the trade union
to decide or arrange to delay an event or activity until a later time or date
put off
when you get permission from your boss or your manager to do sth ( a project, a new idea ...)
get the green light
peace is not something we can take ___ granted; we have to work __ it every day.
take for granted
work on it
The new CEO is a worthy successor to the man who ran our company so successfully for so many years.
worthy //ˈwɜːrði/
successor /səkˈsɛsər/
successfully /səkˈsɛsfʊli/
a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place:
appointment
to communicate with someone by talking in person or on the phone or by exchanging messages, and learn or discuss what has been happening in their life
catch up with
to do an activity or a project with a very small amount of money or resources; a very small budget.
on a shoestring
If EU money does not arrive ____ time, people lose their jobs
on time (punctually, according to the schedule)
A lot of us feel that our cultural values are under threat.
cultural /ˈkʌltʃərəl/
values /ˈvæljuː/
threat /ˈθrɛt/
this word means to be basic, to be ordinary, to be unexceptional, to be uninspired - it just means ordinary.
bog-standard
run-of-the-mill
to be much better than other similar things or people:
stand out
To meet the consequences of one’s bad behavior, mistakes; to confront difficulties bravely.
to face the music
We will not succeed____ the future with just bulk products and a poorly trained workforce.
succeed in
Our improvement management methodology Six Sigma is implemented throughout the whole company
improvement /impruvment/
management//ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
methodology //ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒi/
throughout //θruːˈaʊt/
whole //ˈhəʊl/