24 // Business Flashcards
begin a (business) relationship
ENTER INTO
We are proud to announce that our two banks are entering into a partnership.
increase support for something
շատացնել-աշխուժացնել
DRUM UP
Katie’s trying to drum up interest in her cafe by offering free samples of her cake.
(about a business) earn an amount of money over a certain period of time (before expenses)
TURN OVER
Marco’s garden center is doing well. It turns over almost $250,000 a years.
gain a benefit from a situation
PROFIT FROM
Alan’s sportswear company profited from the cold weather earlier this year.
arrive at, reach (a decision)
COME TO
The board has finally come to a decision about the new logo for the company.
open a business
START UP
Chrissie has just started up her own hair salon. It opened last week.
go bankrupt
GO UNDER
Mario’s gas station has just gone under It had been struggling for a long time.
buy and sell goods
DEAL IN
Ellie’s company deals in antiques. She sells pieces from all over the world.
sell a business, possessions, etc. (especially to move away)
SELL UP
Elsa’s tired of running her own business. She’s decided to sell up.
cancel a debt
WRITE OFF
The bank agreed to write off the debt, saving Ethan’s company from bankruptcy.
close permanently
CLOSE DOWN
All of the banks in our town have closed down. Everyone’s using online banking.
fail to happen
FALL THROUGH
My plans to expand my business fell through when the bank refused to lend me enough money.
buy someone’s share of a business
BUY OUT
Gemma has bought out all the other partners. She now owns the whole company.
employ
assume responsibility
TAKE ON
Our business is growing, so we are taking on more staff.
give official approval to something
SIGN OFF ON
We need the CEO to sign off on this important decision.
