Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• going on: To continue doing something
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• deal with
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• at the moment: At this time; now
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• carrot and stick: A combination of reward and punishment to influence behavior.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• have to: Must do
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• at least: As a minimum
• zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• storm brewing: A situation where trouble or conflict is developing.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• wear out
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• red tape: Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
• on the back foot: In a disadvantaged or defensive position.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• go about it: To approach something; to tackle a task or problem
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• such as: For example; like
• other places: Different locations or areas
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• call the shots: To be in charge; to make the decisions.
• phase in: To start using or doing things gradually
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• source for: A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
• in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
• rose garden: A garden or area specifically designed for growing roses.
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• with one voice: In complete agreement; all expressing the same opinion together.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• keep the peace: To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
• argue against: To present reasons or evidence to oppose a particular idea, plan, or action.
• as of right: By lawful entitlement or established right.
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• interfere: To get involved in something not your business
• catastrophic: Causing a lot of damage or suffering
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• military: Army or armed forces
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• collaboration: Act of working with someone to complete a task
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
• rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
• sector: Part that a place is divided into
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
• pragmatic: Dealing with problems reasonably and practically
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
• union: Act of joining two or more things into one
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• business: A company formed for making profit
• opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• reliance: State of being dependent on something for help
• diversify: To make or become more varied
• coercion: Forcing people to do things by threats or the law
• carrot: Reward offered to make someone do something
• kinetic: Of or relating to movement
• geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
• semiconductor: Silicon chip used in computers
• silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
• automotive: Concerning cars
• fab: Great; wonderful