åGlobal English 2
1.
"Solely" (adverb) means only, or not involving anyone or anything else. Other forms include "sole" (adjective).
No one else handles sales for France. I am solely responsible for them.
2.
"Work out" (phrasal verb) means to think about or deal with a problem or situation until you find a solution. It is a separable phrasal verb and is used with an object.
I can't help you. You'll have to work it out by yourself.
3.
"Break into" (phrasal verb) means to become involved in a new activity, especially in business. "Break into" is an inseparable phrasal verb and is used with an object.
We tried to break into the international company.
4.
"Play out" (phrasal verb) means to develop in a particular way over time. "Play out" is an inseparable phrasal verb and is not used with an object.
We're all waiting to see how things play out.
5.
"Uneasy" (adjective) means nervous, anxious, or unable to relax. "Uneasy" can be followed by "about" plus an object. It is not the opposite of easy.
We're all uneasy about waiting for the results.
I am always uneasy when I have to make a speech.
6.
"Facilitate" (verb) means to make a process or activity happen smoothly. "Facilitate" is used with an object. Other forms include "facilitation" (noun).
Computers can facilitate language learning.
7.
Sorry, but I'd like to ask a question.
When you are interrupted, you can allow someone to speak by saying "sure," "of course," or "go ahead." If you are interrupted, but you want to finish your point, you can deny the interruption with "just a moment, please" or "may I finish, please?"
8.
Speak to: "Speak to" (phrasal verb) means to express an opinion or discuss an issue, typically in a meeting. "Speak to" is an inseparable phrasal verb and is used with an object.
Tomorrow, I plan to speak to the issue of integrating our two companies.
9.
"Pressing" (adjective) means urgent.
Let's take care of the most pressing tasks first.
10.
"Seasoned" (adjective) means experienced. It is usually followed by a noun.
I'm a seasoned sales manager.
11.
A "chain of command" (noun phrase) is the structure in an organization in which people at the top have authority over people at lower ranks.
I don't even know what the chain of command will be at Universal.
12.
"Iron out" (phrasal verb) means to smooth out the wrinkles in a cloth with an iron. "Iron out" can also mean to deal with a small problem or the details of a situation. "Iron out" is a separable phrasal verb and is used with an object.
We need to iron out a few problems before the negotiations can move forward.
13.
When you describe a person, use "who" or "that" to begin the relative clause. If you use a relative clause after a person's name, you must use "who" (not "that") and put commas around the relative clause.
14.
I hate to have to mention this, but I don't think your sales strategy was very effective.
15.
"Objective" (adjective) means not influenced by your own feelings or opinions, especially when you need to make a decision. Other forms include "objectivity" (noun).
I think we should all try to stay as objective as possible.
Though Linda doesn't like Ken, her evaluations of work are objective.
16.
"Dynamics" (noun) is the way that people interact in a certain environment or situation. When "dynamics" is used in this way, it is always plural.
The merger is going to affect the dynamics at this company.
The director of human resources is giving a seminar on how to understand the __________ of teams. She wants to make sure that the recruiters know how to hire people who will work well with each other.
17.
"Perspective" (noun) is a way to represent the spatial relationship between two objects. "Perspective" can also mean the understanding of the importance of something in relation to other factors. "Perspective" is an uncountable noun. "Put in perspective" and "keep in perspective" are common phrases.
When she put it in perspective, the idea of moving to Madrid for a new job didn't seem crazy.
When she got the job offer, Alicia was so excited about the money that she lost her perspective. Later, she considered the number of hours she would have to work and decided not to take the job.
18.
"Have been through" (verb phrase) means to have experienced a certain situation or process. "Have been through" is followed by a noun phrase.
She's been through many salary negotiations, so she's comfortable asking for a raise.
19.
"Outweigh" (verb) means to weigh more than someone or something else. "Outweigh" can also mean to have more value or importance than something else. "Outweigh" is used with an object.
When I realized the benefits of the new job outweighed the risks, I decided to take it.
Tim outweighs his brother by 50 pounds.
20.
"Likely" (adjective) means very probable. "More than likely" means extremely probable.
The sales team is likely to benefit from the changes.
It's more than likely that the retreat will be in Mexico this year.
Since today is Rachel's first day of work, she's __________ to need some time to get used to the environment before she starts working on a project.
21.
"Pertain to" (phrasal verb) means to directly relate to something. "Pertain to" is an inseparable phrasal verb and is used with an object. Other forms include "pertaining to" (adjective phrase) and "pertinent" (adjective).
I'd like to find out more about the things that pertain to my department.
Alice doesn't need to attend the meeting. The agenda doesn't pertain to her project at all.
22.
If a preposition is at the beginning of a relative clause, you must use "whom" or "which" (not "who" or "that") as the relative pronoun. In this case, the pronoun cannot be omitted.
Is she the person to whom you spoke?
Is this the job for which I was hired?
23.
Practice pronunciation:
We talked about training employees how to do business in Europe.
24.
a.
It bothers me that they don't listen to my ideas.
I understand your concerns.
b.
I hate to have to bring this up.
Thank you for bringing that up.
bringing that to my attention.
pointing that out.
c.
I'm really frustrated with our new hiring policy.
I'm sorry, I didn't realize that you weren't happy with it.
d.
We haven't been given enough time to complete the project.
Thank you for bringing this up. I can assure you we'll give you more time.
Rest assured that we'll give you more time.
25.
Show up" (phrasal verb) means to arrive at a place. It can mean to arrive unexpectedly, especially if it follows "just." "Show up" is an inseparable phrasal verb and is not used with an object.
I thought it was better for me to just show up and try to catch you.
26.
"Ride out" (phrasal verb) means to experience a difficult situation and not be harmed by it. "Ride out" is a separable phrasal verb and is used with an object.
We have to ride out this financial crisis and not panic about our sales.
27.
"Stand out" (phrasal verb) means to be noticeable. "Stand out" is an inseparable phrasal verb and is not used with an object.
John's work stands out from that of his co-workers.
28.
"Practically" (adverb) means almost, nearly, or virtually. "Practically" is common in spoken English, but is not as common in writing.
He goes to Brussels so often that he practically lives there.
29.
"From the get-go" (prepositional phrase) means from the beginning. It is an informal expression.
It was clear from the get-go that this company would succeed.
30.
"Integral" (adjective) means essential or necessary. It is often used in the phrase "an integral part of." "Integral" can be followed by "to" plus an object.
Strong communication skills are integral to being a good manager.
31.
"Realign" (verb) means to reorganize or change the importance of certain priorities or relationships within an organization.
To succeed in this job, I must realign my goals with the company's goals.
32.
"Talk over" (phrasal verb) means to discuss something thoroughly. "Talk over" is a separable phrasal verb and is used with an object.
I want to talk over what you've been hearing.
33.
"Find out" (phrasal verb) means to discover information about someone or something. "Find out" is a separable phrasal verb and can be used with or without an object.
I've founded out that there's a lot of concern about the merger.
It's a secret. How did you find that out?
34.
"At ease" (prepositional phrase) means relaxed, comfortable, and not worried.
Your employees may feel more at ease if you talk to them.
After my performance review, I felt more at ease.
35.
"Touch on" (phrasal verb) means to mention or introduce a subject briefly. "Touch on" is an inseparable phrasal verb and is used with an object.
Please touch on this issue at the next staff meeting.
36.
"Slighted" (adjective) means treated rudely or without consideration or respect. Another form is "slight" (verb).
I'm confident that your employees won't feel slighted by the outcome.
I felt slighted because I was not invited to the meeting.
37.
I'll get back to you as soon as Universal finalizes anything.
38.
"Break down" (phrasal verb) means to separate something into different sections or parts. "Break down" is a separable phrasal verb and is used with an object.
I'm going to break down the agenda into three sections.
39.
"On short notice" (prepositional phrase) means without much warning or time to prepare.
I'm glad we could set up this meeting on such short notice.
I apologize for changing your schedule on such short notice.
40.
"Clear up" (phrasal verb) means to explain something so that everyone understands it and there are no more problems. "Clear up" is a separable phrasal verb and is used with an object.
I'm eager to clean up any confusion.
I hope that my feedback helped clear things up for you.
41.
I've been flooded with work lately.
42.
When the object of a separable phrasal verb is a pronoun, it must go between the verb and the particle. It cannot follow the particle.
Sylvia worked out the equation.
Sylvia worked it out.
43.
eluded
Victory has eluded my soccer team for two years.
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