Communicating Naturally & Sounding More Professional - Phrasal Verbs

Question 1

To take on, e.g., I can’t afford to take on any more responsibilities until I review and send the finalised report.

Answer 1

To undertake a responsibility

Question 2

To run into, e.g., The reason we keep running into problems with the budget is because we’re freezing the version too early.

Answer 2

To face a problem you couldn’t have predicted.

Question 3

To circle back, e.g., We can circle back to this question towards the end of the meeting.

Answer 3

To return to (a topic)

Question 4

To deal with, e.g., Jon, there seems to be an error in the NPV model. Would you mind dealing with this?

Answer 4

To take action (often involves solving a problem)

Question 5

To drop by, e.g., Drop by my office after the meeting so we can discuss this further

Answer 5

To visit briefly

Question 6

To hammer out, e.g., Today, we will be hammer out the final details, and hopefully, reach an agreement with the seller.

Answer 6

To negotiate or reach an agreement

Question 7

To run (something) by (someone), e.g., You will need to run this by the investor relations department.

Answer 7

To inform