Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in terms of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• at least: As a minimum
• got to: To arrive at some place
• down the middle: In or along the center of something.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• in any event: Regardless of what happens; whatever may be the case.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• drill down: To examine something in detail; to analyze deeply.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• moving parts: Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
• think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
• like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
• pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• of late: Recently; lately.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• in bed with: Closely associated with someone, often secretly or unethically.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• strip out: To remove or take away something that is not necessary or wanted.
• cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• long in the tooth: Being too old for something, especially physically demanding tasks.
• off the grid: Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
• take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• consider: To think carefully about something
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
• dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• shift: To change in position or direction
• financial: Involving money
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
• account: An advantage
• optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• couple: To join something to something else
• plummet: To fall quickly, as from the sky
• intermediate: Between; in the middle; moderate
• distant: Unfriendly; cold
• peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• mindful: Bearing in mind; attentive to
• duration: Length of time that something lasts
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• diversify: To make or become more varied
• unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
• elevate: To make something higher
• cap: Covering for the end or top of something
• datum: Item of factual information
• headline: To be the main performer at a show
• historically: In history; in the past
• healthcare: Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it
• geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
• backyard: Made in an amateurish or non-professional way
• unknown: Not being known or famous
• swan: Large white water bird with a long graceful neck
• biotech: Shortened form of biotechnology