Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in terms of
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• have to: Must do
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• at least: As a minimum
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
• deal with
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• going on: To continue doing something
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• in the picture: Aware of what is happening; informed.
• very top: The highest point or part of something.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• shoot from the hip: To speak or act without careful thought or planning.
• from the hip: Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
• peel off: To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
• bank on: To rely on someone or something
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• go away: To go on vacation
• kind of easy: Somewhat easy; relatively easy.
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• run away with: To go away with someone, e.g. for secret marriage
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• spin up: To start or initialize something quickly, especially software or a system.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• in point: Relevant; pertinent
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• plug in
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
• for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• edge in: To insert oneself into a group or conversation gradually.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• do fine: To succeed or be successful
• on the stock: Present or available in inventory or storage.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• firm: Company that sells goods or services
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• fraction: Small part of something
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• architecture: Design and construction of buildings
• performance: Act of doing something
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
• colleague: Person you work or cooperate with
• competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
• blunt: Without a sharp edge or point
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• philosophical: Reacting calmly/reasonably if things are difficult
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• custom: Person's regular, daily habit or practice
• 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
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• business: A company formed for making profit
• slack: Condition of being looser or not tight
• frontier: Border crossing between countries
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• token: Flat, round piece of material used e.g. as coins
• tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
• fable: Very old (children's) story with a moral lesson
• datum: Item of factual information
• inference: Conclusion reached after considering the evidence
• standpoint: Mental position from which things are viewed
• distillation: Production of a pure form by heating liquid
• semi: A prefix meaning 'half'
• agnostic: Person who is undecided about the existence of God