Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in terms of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at least: As a minimum
• rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• press on: To continue doing something in a determined way; to persevere.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• for instance: As an example.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• over the fence: Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
• deal with
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• carry out
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• update on: To provide the latest information about something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• tried and true: Proven to be reliable or effective.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• at the point of: Just about to do something or reach a state.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• drill down: To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• convert to: To change into another form, substance, state, or product.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in solidarity: With unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; showing support or sympathy.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• do harm: To cause damage or injury.
• in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• local communities: Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• on the fence: Undecided; wavering between two options.
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
• at a moment's notice: With very little warning or time before something happens.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• in light of: Because of; considering
• charged with: To be officially accused of something
• wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
• put it together: To assemble or construct something from separate parts.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• for Africa: Intended specifically for the continent of Africa.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• devil's advocate: One who argues against a position to test its strength.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• on the hook: Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• interact with
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• on the order of: Approximately; about a certain amount or number.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
• offer up: To present something, especially to God, as a sacrifice or offering.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in the loop: Being kept informed about something.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• go along with: To agree to do something
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• service: Work that a person does to assist others
• house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
• terrorist: Radical who employs terror as a political weapon
• white: Person's name
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
• fence: Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land