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Business & Work Flashcards

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Theory

Hypothesis singular
Hypotheses plural

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Theory is proved but hypothesis is not proved
Theory تئوری نظریه
Hypothesis فرضیه

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Enterpreneur
Entrepreneurial

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Someone who starts up an organization

entrepreneurial spirit She’ll make money - she has an entrepreneurial spirit.

He’s an entrepreneur who made his money in computer software.

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Immeasurable

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بی اندازه بیکران

So large or great that it cannot be measured

Limitless, infinite, boundless

Her love for her family is immeasurable

The universe is vast and immeasurable

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Consulting firm

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شرکت مشاوره
A company or business giving advice on a particular subject

We reached out to a consulting firm for advice on how to restructure our organization.

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Consult kənˈsʌlt

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مشورت کردن مشورت خواستن از

• “Consult” focuses more on seeking advice or information from someone with expertise.
• “Consult with” implies a collaborative discussion or a two-way conversation.

“I need to consult my doctor about these symptoms.”
(You are seeking professional advice from the doctor.)

: “We will consult with the legal team before making any final decisions.”
(You are discussing and collaborating with the legal team to reach a decision.)

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Prospect

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Possibility چشم انداز انتظار امیدانجام چیزی

Is there any prospect of the weather improving?

***the possibility of being successful, especially at work:
career prospects

She’s hoping the course will improve her career prospects.

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Craft

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Noun , skill and experience plural crafts
Noun, a vehicle for traveling on water or through the air
Plural : craft , as a vehicle
Verb, to make objects, especially in a skilled way:

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Rescue noun, verb

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Helping somebody out of danger
نجات رهایی نجات دادن

They shouted for help, but nobody came to rescue them.

come to your rescue: I didn’t know anybody at the party, but the hostess came to my rescue (= helped me out of a difficult situation) by introducing me to a few people.

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Founder

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someone who establishes an organization

someone who starts a new business, organization, etc.:

موسس بنیان گذار

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Sustainable adj
Sustain verb

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پایدار
حفظ کردن نگه داشتن

That sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period.

Marketing plays a key role in a company’s plan for sustainable business development.

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Greenhouse

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گلخانه

We need a global system for limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

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Put forward

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to propose or suggest an idea, plan, or argument for consideration. It involves presenting something for discussion or action.

She put forward a new proposal to improve employee benefits.
Put forward a business plan

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Custom-built

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. It implies that the item is made to meet unique or personalized needs, rather than being mass-produced.

The company ordered a custom-built computer system to handle their complex data processing needs.

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Launch

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to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product

He launched his business a year later.

After working for the company for several years she decided to launch out on her own and set up in business.

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Roll out

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Run/ introduce/ launch sth new

to make a new product, service, or system available for the first time

The company has rolled out new services faster than any other in the field.

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Firm

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Business/company
a company or business, especially a small one

Law firm , accounting firm

She works for a local firm that makes medical equipment.

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Manufacture

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• Manufacture is more specific to industrial and mechanical production on a large scale.
• Produce is broader and can apply to any form of creation (from goods to ideas), whether on a small or large scale.

His firm now manufactures around 200 machines a year

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Market research

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We didn’t really do any proper market research

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Recession /rɪˈsɛʃ ən/
Root: recede

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رکود اقتصادی
عقب نشینی کردن عقب رفتن

Economic decline

Many companies reduced their workforce to survive the global recession

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Order books

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Refers to the record or list of orders

The company’s order books were full for the next six months, indicating strong customer demand.

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CEO
Chief executive officer
/tʃif/

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مدیر ارشد اجرایی

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Corporation

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Company , firm

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Do business

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We plan to do business with international clients next year.

Do business in the markets you know best before trying to enter new ones

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Access new markets

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Access to is wrong
It may be difficult to access new markets

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Stiff competition

Face stiff competition

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Our company faces stiff competition in the tech industry especially from new startups.

Despite the stiff competition, we managed to increase our market share this quarter.

Quarter مدت سه ماه ربع یک چهارم

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Feedback

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Get feedback
Get regular feedback from your employees and customers. They know best.

Have you had any feedback from customers about the new soap?

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Profit

Countable

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We made a profit last year.

Their profits have grown every year.

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Business can be countable or uncountable

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Uncountable: general concept of commerce or trade
We hope to do more business in Asia next year.
He decided to enter the business of real estate after college.
She has a lot of experience in business management.

Countable: companies or enterprises.
New businesses are launched on the internet every day.
They run a small family business that has been successful for decades.

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A fulfilling job

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شغل رضایت بخش

She finds working as a teacher to be a fulfilling job because she loves helping students learn.

After years of searching, he finally landed a fulfilling job that aligns with his passion for environmental conservation.

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High-powered job

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Although a high-powered job can be exciting, it often comes with a significant amount of stress.
She left her high-powered job in finance to pursue a more balanced lifestyle.

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A steady job
A permanent job

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Apply for a job

Offer somebody a job

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Carry out work

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The phrase “carry out work” means to perform or complete a task, duty, or project, usually in a planned or organized way. انجام دادن پیش بردن

We need to carry out work on the server to fix the recent technical issues.

Scientists carry out research work to test new medical treatments.

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Supervise work

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means to oversee, manage, or monitor the tasks or duties being performed by others to ensure they are completed correctly
نظارت کردن رسیدگی کردن

It’s important to supervise work closely to avoid errors and ensure deadlines are met.

He spent the day supervising the work on the factory floor to ensure everything was running smoothly.

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Work closely with somebody

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She works closely with her manager to develop new marketing strategies

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Take on work

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به عهده گرفتن کار

Accept or assume responsibility for a task job or project

He was eager to take on work in a different department to expand his skills and experience.

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Complete work
Available to start work

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38
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Be at the height/peak of your career

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describe a point in a professional life where someone has achieved significant success or recognition.

He was at the height of his career when he received the prestigious award for his contributions to the field.

After years of hard work and dedication, she finally feels like she is at the peak of her career as a successful author.

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Wreck/ ruin somebody’s career

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A bad reputation can quickly ruin a celebrity’s career, making it difficult for them to find work.

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Embark on a career

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Means start

He is excited to embark on a career in software development after completing his internship.

After graduating from college, she decided to embark on a career in nursing to help others.

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Have a career in something

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After years of training, she is finally ready to have a career in dance as a professional performer.

He hopes to have a career in journalism and is currently studying communication at university.

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A brilliant career

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His talent for storytelling led him to have a brilliant career as a bestselling author.

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A career takes off

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means that a person’s professional life begins to become successful or rapidly advance

After completing her advanced degree, her career finally took off, and she received several job offers from top companies.

Once she started networking and building her brand, her career really took off in the tech industry.

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A promising career

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refers to a professional path that shows potential for success, growth, and positive outcomes شغل امیدوارکننده

After earning her degree in computer science, she embarked on a promising career in software development.

Many students pursue engineering because it offers a promising career with high demand for skilled workers.

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Climb the career ladder

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After starting as an intern, she worked hard to climb the career ladder and is now a project manager.

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Somebody career lasts

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refers to the duration or longevity of a person’s professional life in a specific field or role.

She hopes that her career lasts for many years so she can make a significant impact in her field.

Although her career lasted only a few years, she made lasting contributions to the world of fashion.

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Stimulating working environment

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Stimulating مهیج تحریک کننده
محیط کاری محرک

Are you looking for a stimulating working environment?

To attract top talent, organizations need to foster a stimulating working environment that values diversity and promotes learning.

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Integral part

ˈɪntəɡrəl

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بخش جدایی ناپذیر

Vegetables are an integral part of our diet.

Every member is considered an integral part of the team, and their contributions are valued equally.

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An integral part of a close team

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As a project manager, he is an integral part of a close team that relies on his leadership to guide their efforts.

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Job satisfaction

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رضایت شغلی

Many employees report that job satisfaction significantly increases their overall happiness and well-being.

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Generous benefits

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مزایای سخاوتمندانه

Many employees appreciate the generous benefits package that includes paid time off and flexible working hours.

The company offers generous benefits, including comprehensive health insurance and a robust retirement plan.

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Vacancy

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Vacancy must be filled within three weeks

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Make an appointment
Make appointments
Keep somebody an appointment

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She makes appointments for her boss and she makes sure he keeps his appointments.

Keep appointments: different settings where people may have scheduled commitments that they are expected to attend.

I need to keep my appointment with the client at 10 a.m. to discuss the project details.

I must keep my appointment for the job interview on Friday afternoon.

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Fielding telephone calls

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برقراری تماس های تلفنی

As the receptionist, she spent most of her day fielding telephone calls from customers and suppliers.

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Make the reservation

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When her bus has to travel, she makes the reservations for him

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Give a presentation

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57
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Make the preparations

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When her boss has to give a presentation, she makes all the preparations that are required, including making photocopies of any papers that he needs

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Arrange meeting

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Can you arrange a meeting for us to discuss the project’s next steps?

Let’s arrange a meeting next week to catch up on the progress.

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Take the minutes

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means to record the key points, decisions, and discussions that occur during a meeting.

Can you take the minutes for today’s team meeting so we have a record of our decisions?

John took the minutes at the project update session and will distribute them to the team afterward

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Keep a record

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She keeps a record of everything she does at work and sets herself targets

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Hand in my notice

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“Hand in my notice” means to tell your boss or employer that you are leaving your job. It’s usually done by giving them a formal letter or message to let them know you will stop working after a certain period, like two weeks or a month.

The workload has become overwhelming, so I’m thinking about handing in my notice soon.

After careful consideration, I will hand in my notice to pursue a career in a different field.

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Take early retirement

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After working for 30 years, he decided to take early retirement and enjoy more time with his family

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