Define the Word/Phrase
mortgage: My client took out a mortgage to buy his new house.
A loan taken out to purchase property or real estate, with the property as security.
She had to catch up her assignments after missing classes due to illness.
catch up on
to cause to happen - a. anticipate / b. fill someone in / c. to bring about (something)
A. to bring about something - It took hours of negotiations to bring about a reconciliation between the two sides
The team identified the ________________ for the upcoming quarter.
(a) main objectives (b) primary issues (c) routine tasks
main objectives
work cross-functionally: I collaborated cross-functionally with six interns in building project goals and ideas.
Involving different departments or disciplines working together on a task or project.
roll out - separable or inseparable?
Inseparable: "The company plans to roll out its new product next month."
Separable (less formal): "The company plans to roll its new product out next month."
an individual or group with an interest or concern in a project, company, or situation - a. stakeholder / b. consultation / c. observer
A. Stakeholder - A stakeholder is any person or group of people that affects or is affected by an organization.
We _________ on all the latest news.
(a) filled her in (b) overthought (c) eliminate
filled her in - to provide someone with necessary information
something pays off: Her hard work and dedication finally paid off when she received a promotion.
To yield positive results or rewards, especially after effort or investment.
Did you hear that management has fired some people?
What's another word for ''fired''?
laid off or ''let some people go''
able to move quickly and easily; often used to describe flexibility and adaptability in work processes - a. niche / b. agile / c. multifaceted
B. Agile - Perhaps managers should be more agile.
The company's ___________ emphasizes affordability, quality, and exceptional customer service to stand out in the market.
(a) whole profit (b) overall value proposition (c) global advantage
overall value proposition - The sum of the benefits a product or service offers to customers.
carry out: The scientists will carry out experiments to test their hypothesis.
To complete or perform a task or action.
We were hoping to sign the contract by the end of the month, but there are still too many things up in the air we need to deal with first.
When things are highly uncertain when a decision has not been made yet.
interesting to, aimed at, or affecting only a small number of people - a. inclusivity / b. integrate / c. niche
C. Niche - Small companies can do extremely well if they can fill a specific market niche.
The new business model they proposed seemed _______ given the current market trends and consumer demands.
(a) compatible (b) viable (c) impractical
viable - capable of working successfully
roll out: The company plans to roll out its new product next month.
To launch or introduce something in a systematic or gradual way.
We tried our best to find the right sources and materials for the project, but unfortunately we couldn't find anything relevant, so now we are back to square one.
To start something from the very beginning, unfortunately, it can also mean that no progress has been made on your current project, therefore you are back to square one.
to remind someone of something; to be similar to what someone thinks or believes - / a. nostalgic / b. resonate c. cross-functional
B. resonate - These issues resonated with the voters
She's talented in many areas—painting, singing, and playing instruments. She's a ________ artist.
(a) multifaceted (b) dynamic (c) compatible
multifaceted - have many abilities, or a personality with many sides to it