Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• tally up: To calculate or add up a total.
• white collar: Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• deal with
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• out of work
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• at least: As a minimum
• going on: To continue doing something
• buy up: To buy all of something for sale
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• coming out with: To go out with someone on a date
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• set by: To separate and save for another use or time
• good bit: A significant amount or portion.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• labor union: An organized association of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
• go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• knock out: To hit and make unconscious
• flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
• phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
• energy sources: Materials or processes that can produce energy.
• solar cells: Photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity.
• at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
• in a heartbeat: Immediately; without hesitation.
• feeding frenzy: A state of intense aggressive activity or excitement.
• lead to: To result in some action
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• check into: To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
• picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• turn on
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• fall out
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• under the counter: Sold secretly and illegally without official approval.
• just exactly: Precisely; exactly right.
• case by case: Considering each case individually, rather than applying a general rule.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• in flames: Burning fiercely
• stock up: To accumulate a supply of something.
• regardless of
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
• sure up: To strengthen or reinforce something to make it secure.
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• the best jobs: The most desirable or advantageous occupations, typically characterized by high pay, good benefits, and positive work-life balance.
• in terms of
• drag on: To last longer than expected, in a boring way
• amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• have it both ways: To try to enjoy two opposing things at the same time.
• two-way street: A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
• catch on: To become popular; start to be used
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• get up off: To rise from a seated or lying position on something.
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• intellectual: connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
• advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
• property: Particular quality that someone or something has
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• currency: Widespread acceptance
• corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
• military: Army or armed forces
• democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
• association: Organization of people with the same interest
• shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
• responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• manipulation: Act of controlling to gain an advantage
• communist: Believer in communism
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• profit: Benefit from doing something
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• rapidly: With great speed; quickly
• organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• concerned: To be about a particular topic
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• product: Item that can be bought
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• greed: Wanting too much of something
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
• cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• entry: Act of entering a room, building, party
• pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
• unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
• offshore: (Of tax avoidance schemes) not in your country
• multinational: Involving many countries
• mart: Market in which goods are sold or bought
• ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
• coca: Type of South American plant used to make cocaine