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TO INFRINGE ɪnˈfrɪndʒ

06 Aug 2022

Verb

  • to violate/break a law, rule or regulation.
Example Sentence: If you infringe copyright regulations, you can expect a heavy fine.
 

FRAUD frɔd

05 Aug 2022

Noun

  • the act cheating somebody with the purpose of getting something (products, money etc) illegally.
Example Sentence: He was involved in a one billion dollar fraud.
 

FIERCE fɪərs

03 Aug 2022

Adjective

  • aggressive, violent OR extremely active.
Example Sentences: He became unexpectedly fierce when he was informed he was going to be dismissed.
There has always been fierce competition between our companies, but in our private lives we are best of friends.
 

TO STIFLE staɪfəl

30 Jul 2022

Verb

  • To prevent something from happening.
Example Sentence: The strong yen stifles economic growth.
 

TO EMBEZZLE ɛmˈbɛzəl

26 Jul 2022

Verb

  • to steal money that belongs to your employer.
Example Sentence: The bank's manager was able to embezzle thousands of dollars from his employer.
 

TO INFILTRATE ɪnˈfɪltreɪt

25 Jul 2022

Verb

  • to enter an organization/company secretly in order to gain information about it or cause harm to it.
Example Sentence: The company was infiltrated by Russian agents who stole the description of the new technology.
 

CORRESPOND kɔrəˈspɒnd

20 Jul 2022

Verb

  • to be in agreement or conformity
Example Sentence: We hope that our results will correspond with previous findings.
 

BREACH britʃ

16 Jul 2022

Verb

  • to make a breach (break) or opening in OR to act contrary to….
Example Sentence: After the breach in security new officers were hired.
 

FLEXIBILITY flɛksəbəl

14 Jul 2022

Noun

  • ability to bend, change or adapt without breaking.
Example Sentence: During a period of change it is important to have flexibility.
 

WIN-WIN wɪn wɪn

30 May 2022

Phrase

  • describes a situation, plan, etc. in which you cannot lose, whatever choice of action you make, or in which all the groups involved will gain benefits.
Example Sentences: This is a win-win situation for her, because whoever wins this match, she's still going to be champion.
Promoting fair-trade is a win-win option, because everyone, both producers and consumers, benefits.
 

TOUCH BASE tʌtʃ beɪs

29 May 2022

Phrase

  • If you touch base with someone, you get in touch and communicate briefly with them on some topic.
Example Sentence: Nancy, I urgently need to touch base with you on the Helegon project. Do you have any time to meet this afternoon?
 

THE BIG PICTURE  

23 May 2022

Phrase

  • The overall situation, e.g. when working on a small aspect of a project it is helpful to remember the project as a whole.
Example Sentence: John, you’re not looking at the big picture. We have to look at where we want to be in 12 months time, not focus on short-term goals.
 

TAKE OWNERSHIP teɪk oʊnərˌʃɪp

21 May 2022

Phrase

  • If you are asked to take ownership of something, you need to get serious about a piece of work and be fully responsible for it.
Example Sentence: I think it's up to you to really take ownership of this project – no-one else has the knowledge, skills or time to get fully involved.
 

STATE-OF-THE-ART  

20 May 2022

Phrase

  • This phrase is used to describe something which is very modern and uses the most recent ideas and methods
Example Sentence: The control panel uses all the newest technology and is considered state-of-the-art.
 

THE HIGH LIFE  

05 May 2022

Phrase

  • The high life is an exciting way of living in which rich and successful people enjoy themselves.
Example Sentences: After years of living the high life, I just want to settle down, have kids and live quietly.
 
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