Vocabulary

• think about: To consider something carefully.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• going on: To continue doing something
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• cut costs: To reduce expenses or spending.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• in reaction to: As a response to something.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
• do over: To repeat an action; do something again
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• near and dear: Very important and loved; cherished.
• move with: To adapt or proceed together in agreement or pace with something.
• on a dime: Very quickly or within a very small space.
• turn on
• in service: Available for use; operational
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• torn between: Unable to decide between two conflicting choices or desires.
• publicly traded: Having shares that are traded on a stock exchange.
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• lose out
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• on the lam: Running away or hiding from the law.
• drop it down: To lower or release something to a lower level or position.
• set about: To begin or start to do something
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• from the outset: From the beginning of a process or event.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• at least: As a minimum
• close off: To block or obstruct an entrance, passage, or area.
• in stock: Available to buy in a store
• cash in: To sell asset to get money back
• deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
• let up: To do something more slowly or less intensely
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• make up: To invent or create a story
• on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• squeeze out: To remove an object by pressing something firmly
• buy up: To buy all of something for sale
• without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
• to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• below the radar: Not attracting attention or notice, especially intentionally.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• shell out: To pay money, especially when the amount is large or considered too much.
• cash flow
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• financial: Involving money
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• ambition: Desire to win or be successful in life, work
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• standard: Official unit of measuring something
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
• ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• distribution: Dividing or spreading out to others
• important: Having power or authority
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• point: An item to be discussed
• great: Very good; better than before
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• overview: A description of the main points; summary
• shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
• railroad: System of tracks on which trains travel
• refinery: Industrial plant for purifying a crude substance
• jay: Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing