business

Question 1

insights

Answer 1

/ˈɪn.saɪt/ (pode significar discenimento, but this is not the only translation)

the ability to have a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation:
- It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships.
- i was at school and that conversation gave me an insight into the dream a had that night
- Hurston’s writings were recognized for their insights.
[ U ] His work shows originality and insight.
- an insight into what?

Question 2

downsizing assotiation

Answer 2

/ˈdaʊn.saɪ.zɪŋ/
A layoff describes the act of an employer suspending or terminating a worker, either temporarily or permanently, for reasons other than an employee’s actual performance. Downsizing is the permanent reduction of a company’s labor force by removing unproductive workers or divisions.
- The company announced a worldwide downsizing of its operations.
- There have been reports of layoffs and downsizings.
- corporate downsizing

Question 3

adamant

Answer 3

/ˈæd.ə.mənt/
impossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion or decision
(irredutível)
- I’ve told her she should stay at home and rest but she’s adamant that she’s coming
- He was adamant that music teaching should be animated and lively
- They, too, remained as adamant as ever.

Question 4

asset

Answer 4

/ˈæs.et/
a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person:
- Her knowledge and experience would make her a priceless asset to the team.
- Knowledge of languages is a real asset in this sort of work.
- His eyes are his best asset (= most attractive feature).
- what is your asset
- i din´t chose her because she won´t bring any asset to the team

something valuable belonging to a person or organization that can be used for the payment of debts:
- did he leave any asset for you before his death?

Question 5

how to land your first tedtalk

Answer 5

/lænd/
to get or achieve something good, especially in a way that seems easy or unexpected:
- He landed a senior editorial job.

to happen or succeed as intended:
- Some of his jokes didn’t really land, but he was pretty funny.
- her character doesn´t land pretty well