Phrasal Verb
to take someone's place temporarily, usually in a job or role.
stand in
I think we ought to put a strict limit ..... the amount of time we can spend on the project.
I think we ought to put a strict limit on the amount of time we can spend on the project.
An irritated client calls you and you need to clarify what happened. Ask him/her a question.
What seems to be the problem?
What can I do for you?
Could you explain exactly what the problem is?
Talk me through (it/ what happened).
Do you think the younger generation communicates differently than the older generation? Provide examples.
Do you think the younger generation communicates differently than the older generation? Provide examples.
turn out
turn out
to organise or resolve problems or issues in a clear manner.
sort out
Unidentified cyberterrorists gained access ..... emails and financial details of customers.
Unidentified cyberterrorists gained access to emails and financial details of customers.
Promise an unhappy client to clarify the situation and let him/her know.
I'll look into it.
What I;ll do is ... and ...
I'll get back to you (shortly).
As soon as I've (looked into it), I'll call you back.
How do you think communication will change in the future?
How do you think communication will change in the future?
communicative
communicative
to explain something to someone, or to help them do something by telling them each step they should take
talk (walk) sb through
The new proposals were intended to soften the impact of the reformed tax system ..... working parents.
The new proposals were intended to soften the impact of the reformed tax system on working parents.
A new client wants to know when you will be able to finish the work. Calm him/ her down and give the exact time.
I'll do that by ... at the latest.
The proposal will be ready in time for the deadline.
shortly
Do people who communicate a lot via social media find it difficult to relate to people interpersonally? Provide examples.
Do people who communicate a lot via social media find it difficult to relate to people interpersonally? Provide examples.
deal in
deal in
to stay at the same level or progress as someone or something else.
not to be behind
keep up with
It's very difficult to integrate yourself ..... a society whose culture is so different from your own.
It's very difficult to integrate yourself into a society whose culture is so different from your own.
The head of your department calls you to get some info about the contract you're working on. You're on a train and don't hear properly. Explain the situation and promise to call back soon.
You're breaking up./ I'm afraid I didn't hear the last bit./ It's a really bad signal.
I'll call you back in a couple of hours/ tomorrow, etc.
How much is communicated through body language? Is it something you can rely on?
How much is communicated through body language? Is it something you can rely on?
bring about
bring about
to successfully complete or finish something difficult or challenging.
get through
Paula stood ..... for Jane, while Jane was on holiday.
Paula stood in for Jane, while Jane was on holiday.
You call a colleague to ask for a favour. Ask if he/ she can talk to you.
Is it a good time to call?
Can you talk now?
What do you think makes an effective communicator?
What do you think makes an effective communicator?
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economical on