Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• in terms of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• going on: To continue doing something
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• at least: As a minimum
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in places: In some locations but not others
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• moving parts: Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on the move: Traveling or going from place to place.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• bump up: To increase something, often by a small amount.
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• a bit longer: For a slightly longer period of time.
• dry up: (Of money etc.) to vanish or be nothing left of it
• take down: To capture physically
• sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• level out: To become flat or even; to make something flat or even.
• pie in the sky: An unrealistic or improbable idea; a fanciful notion.
• by half: Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• see about: To look into or arrange something.
• rate as: To consider someone or something to be of a particular quality or standard.
• loosen up: To become more relaxed and less tense.
• for sale: (object) that people can buy
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
• trade down: Exchange something for something of lower value or quality.
• million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
• on time
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• as time goes by: Over the course of time; as time passes.
• go public: To offer shares of a company to the public on the stock market for the first time.
• come on to: To make a sexual advance towards someone.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in the know: Having secret or special information about something.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• in conjunction with: Together with; along with
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• on the stocks: Under construction or being built (usually a ship).
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• sync up: To synchronize or coordinate devices or data.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• executive editor: A senior editor in charge of the editorial policies and content of a publication.
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• content: Being happy or satisfied
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• curious: Wanting to know more about something
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• financial: Involving money
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• inventory: List of items stored at a place
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• act: To behave in a certain way
• chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
• forecast: Prediction of some future thing, e.g. the weather
• loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
• paramount: More important/significant than all other things
• rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
• datum: Item of factual information
• jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
• ark: Thing that affords protection or safety
• pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
• cowboy: Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
• affordability: Cheap enough to buy something you want