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Question 1

Hold off on

Answer 1

To delay or postpone something.

E.g., “We should hold off on hiring new staff until the budget is finalised.”

Question 2

Opt out of

Answer 2

To choose not to participate in something.

E.g., We opted out of the supplier relationships because they raised their prices too high.

Question 3

Sign off on

Answer 3

To formally approve or agree to something.

E.g., “The CFO needs to sign off on the budget before we can proceed.”

Question 4

Turn around

Answer 4

To make something successful after it has been failing.

E.g., “We need a solid plan to turn around our declining sales.”

Question 5

Take on board

Answer 5

To consider or accept new information or ideas.

E.g., “I shared my idea about improving our customer acquisition strategy, and I think management took it on board because they scheduled a follow-up meeting.”

Question 6

Check in with

Answer 6

To contact someone to get or give an update.

E.g., “I will check in with my team this afternoon to see how the dashboard preparation is going.”

Question 7

Scale back

Answer 7

To reduce the size or amount of something.

E.g., “We need to scale back our expenditures to stay within the budget.”

Question 8

Look after

Answer 8

To take care of or be responsible for something or someone.

E.g., “It’s crucial that we look after our key accounts to maintain strong relationships.”