Work And Office Flashcards
Deadline
Pronunciation: /ˈded.laɪn/
Context: “We need to submit the report by Friday’s deadline.”
Meaning: The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Synonyms: Due date, time limit.
Category: Noun
Collaborate
Pronunciation: /kəˈlæb.ə.reɪt/
Context: “The design team will collaborate with the marketing team on the campaign.”
Meaning: To work jointly with others, especially on a project.
Synonyms: Cooperate, team up.
Category: Verb
Prioritize
Pronunciation: /praɪˈɒr.ɪ.taɪz/
Context: “We need to prioritize these tasks to meet our goals.”
Meaning: To arrange tasks in order of importance or urgency.
Synonyms: Rank, organize.
Category: Verb
Efficiency
Pronunciation: /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/
Context: “Improving efficiency in the workplace can boost productivity.”
Meaning: The ability to accomplish a task with minimal time and effort.
Synonyms: Productivity, effectiveness.
Category: noun
Multitasking
Pronunciation: /ˌmʌl.tiˈtɑːs.kɪŋ/
Context: “Multitasking can sometimes reduce the quality of work.”
Meaning: Performing multiple tasks at the same time.
Synonyms: Simultaneous tasks, juggling tasks.
Category: Noun
Supervise
Pronunciation: /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/
Context: “The manager will supervise the interns during their training period.”
Meaning: To oversee and direct the work of others.
Synonyms: Oversee, monitor.
Category: Verb
Delegate
Pronunciation: /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
Context: “It’s important for leaders to delegate tasks effectively.”
Meaning: To assign tasks or responsibilities to others.
Synonyms: Assign, allocate.
Category: Verb
Resign
Pronunciation: /rɪˈzaɪn/
Context: “She decided to resign from her position due to personal reasons.”
Meaning: To formally quit a job or position.
Synonyms: Quit, step down.
Category: Verb
Stakeholder
Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊl.dər/
Context: “Stakeholders were invited to provide feedback on the new policy.”
Meaning: A person or group with an interest or investment in a project or organization.
Synonyms: Investor, partner.
Category: Noun
Budget
Pronunciation: /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/
Context: “We need to create a budget for the upcoming project.”
Meaning: A plan for managing income and expenses.
Synonyms: Financial plan, allocation.
Category: Noun
Performance
Pronunciation: /pəˈfɔː.məns/
Context: “Her performance during the presentation was outstanding.”
Meaning: The act of doing a job, task, or activity.
Synonyms: Execution, achievement.
Category: Noun
Feedback
Pronunciation: /ˈfiːd.bæk/
Context: “The manager provided detailed feedback on the project.”
Meaning: Information about performance or work, usually given for improvement.
Synonyms: Input, evaluation.
Category: Noun
Productivity
Pronunciation: /ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti
Context: “Increasing productivity is essential for company growth.”
Meaning: The rate at which work is completed.
Synonyms: Efficiency, output.
Category: Noun
Workload
[/ˈwɜːk.ləʊd/]
Her workload has increased significantly this month. :
Meaning: The amount of work assigned to a person or team.
Synonyms: Task load, responsibilities
Category: Noun
Entrepreneur
[/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/]
The entrepreneur launched a successful tech startup.
Meaning: Someone who starts and manages their own business.
Synonyms: Business owner, innovator
Category: Noun
Networking [/ˈnet.wɜː.kɪŋ/]
Networking events are great for meeting potential clients.
Meaning: Building professional relationships to exchange information and opportunities.
Synonyms: Connecting, relationship-building
Category: Noun
Overtime [/ˈəʊ.və.taɪm/]
He earned extra pay for working overtime last week.
Meaning: Time worked beyond the regular working hours.
Synonyms: Extra hours, extended time
Category: Noun
Procrastinate [/prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/]
Avoid procrastinating if you want to meet tight deadlines.
Meaning: To delay or postpone tasks.
Synonyms: Delay, put off
Category: Verb
Promotion [/prəˈməʊ.ʃən/]
She received a promotion after completing the project successfully.
Meaning: An advancement in rank or position.
Synonyms: Advancement, elevation
Category: Noun
Work-life balance [/ˌwɜːk.laɪf ˈbæl.əns/]
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is important for well-being.
Meaning: The ability to balance work responsibilities with personal life.
Synonyms: Lifestyle balance, harmony
Category: Noun
Team player [/tiːm ˈpleɪ.ər/]
Employers often look for team players when hiring.
Meaning: Someone who works well within a group.
Synonyms: Collaborative person, group worker
Category: Noun
Agenda [/əˈdʒen.də/]
The agenda for the meeting includes budget updates and project timelines.
: Meaning: A list of topics to be discussed during a meeting.
Synonyms: Schedule, plan
Category: Noun
Entrepreneurial [/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl/]
Her entrepreneurial mindset helped her identify new opportunities.
Meaning: Having the qualities needed to run a business successfully.
Synonyms: Innovative, business-minded
Category: Adjective
Conference [ˈkɒn.fər.əns]
Context: She will attend the annual business conference next week.
Meaning: A formal meeting for discussion or information exchange.
Synonyms: Meeting, convention.
Category: Noun.
Expertise [ˌek.spɜːˈtiːz]
The team relies on her expertise in financial management.
Meaning: Specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field.
Synonyms: Skill, proficiency.
Category: Noun.
Negotiation [nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən]
The contract was finalized after successful negotiations.
Meaning: Discussion to reach an agreement.
Synonyms: Bargaining, discussion.
Category: Noun.
Innovation [ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən]
Innovation drives progress in the tech industry.
Meaning: The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products.
Synonyms: Creativity, invention.
Category: Noun.
Client [ˈklaɪ.ənt]
The company has built strong relationships with its clients.
Meaning: A person or organization that uses professional services.
Synonyms: Customer, patron.
Category: Noun.
Meeting minutes [ˈmiː.tɪŋ ˈmɪn.ɪts]
: The secretary recorded the meeting minutes accurately.
Meaning: A written record of what was discussed and decided in a meeting.
Synonyms: Record, notes.
Category: Noun
Proposal [prəˈpəʊ.zəl]
: The proposal for the new project was approved.
Meaning: A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration.
Synonyms: Suggestion, plan.
Category: Noun.
Taskforce [ˈtɑːsk.fɔːs]
: A taskforce was created to handle the urgent issue.
Meaning: A group formed to work on a specific task or problem.
Synonyms: Committee, team.
Category: Noun
Hierarchy [ˈhaɪə.rɑː.ki]
: The company’s hierarchy determines decision-making authority.
Meaning: A system where people or groups are ranked according to authority.
Synonyms: Structure, ranking.
Category: Noun
Outsource [ˈaʊt.sɔːs]
: The company decided to outsource its IT services.
Meaning: To hire external services to complete work.
Synonyms: Subcontract, delegate.
Category: Verb.
Consensus [kənˈsen.səs]
Context: The team reached a consensus on the project’s direction.
Meaning: General agreement among a group.
Synonyms: Agreement, harmony.
Category: Noun.
Benchmark [ˈbentʃ.mɑːk]
: The company uses benchmarks to measure performance.
Meaning: A standard for comparison or evaluation.
Synonyms: Standard, reference point.
Category: Noun.
