Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• at least: As a minimum
• in the loop: Being kept informed about something.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• go up against: To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
• sit out: To refrain from participating in something.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• look back: To think about past events
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• freak of nature: Something that is not normal or natural; an anomaly.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• loop in: To include someone in a conversation or communication.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• log into: To enter credentials to access a computer system or website.
• think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
• in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• at speed: Moving quickly.
• fair point: A valid or reasonable statement; a good argument.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
• go away: To go on vacation
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• move with: To adapt or proceed together in agreement or pace with something.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• all hands on deck: A call for everyone to work together in a difficult situation.
• on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in terms of
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• tighten up: To make stricter or more secure.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• have a go: To attempt or try something.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
• seal of approval: An indication that something is of a high standard or officially approved.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• inevitable: That must happen; certain to happen
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
• prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• shift: To change in position or direction
• exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• expertise: The special knowledge that an expert has
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• rapidly: With great speed; quickly
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• couple: To join something to something else
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• examine: (Medical) to test to find out what is wrong
• fortune: What might happen to you in the future
• autonomous: Able to control or decide matters by itself
• respond: To answer something or someone
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
• defense: Argument in support of something
• enterprise: A business or organization
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• act: To behave in a certain way
• successful: Having the desired effect or result
• offense: Attempt to score in a game or match
• differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
• swarm: Large group of flying insects moving together
• customer: Someone who buys goods or services from a business
• scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
• cyber: Concerning the internet
• marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
• halo: Circle of light
• av: Shortened form of 'audiovisual'