Phrasal verbs in Business English 3
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💬 Useful phrases
“follow up on” — to check the progress of something previously discussed or initiated
“carry out” — to perform or complete a task or plan
“take on” — to accept or begin a new responsibility, task, or challenge
“bring up” — to introduce a topic or issue for discussion in a meeting or conversation
“put forward” — to suggest or propose an idea for consideration
“wrap up” — to conclude or finish a meeting, project, or activity
“break down” — to analyze something in detail, or to stop functioning
“set up” — to establish, organize, or prepare something for operation
“follow up on” — to check the progress of something previously discussed or initiated
“carry out” — to perform or complete a task or plan
“take on” — to accept or begin a new responsibility, task, or challenge
“bring up” — to introduce a topic or issue for discussion in a meeting or conversation
“put forward” — to suggest or propose an idea for consideration
“wrap up” — to conclude or finish a meeting, project, or activity
“break down” — to analyze something in detail, or to stop functioning
“set up” — to establish, organize, or prepare something for operation
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Fill in the blank with the correct response:
1. In the weeks __________________________ up to (meaning: before) the meeting, we'll all have to work very hard.
Correct answer: leading — Leading up to = in the period before.
2. They __________________________ (meaning: created, developed) a brilliant marketing strategy.
Correct answer: drew up — Draw up = create/draft a document or plan.
3. We always contract that work __________________________. (meaning: we get someone else to do it)
Correct answer: out — Contract out = outsource to an external party.
4. I want Mary to __________________________ (meaning: assume the lead in) the new Latin American unit.
Correct answer: head up — Head up = lead/be in charge of.
5. Let me __________________________ (meaning: start) by saying how proud I am of your contribution to this company.
Correct answer: lead off — Lead off = start/open a meeting or speech.
6. You two should work together on this project. = You two should __________________________ on this project.
Correct answer: team up — Team up = work together/collaborate.
7. The company will ____________________ the new phones in November.
Correct answer: roll out — Roll out = launch/release a product.
8. I'm not sure what you're getting _________________. = I'm not sure what you mean.
Correct answer: at — Getting at = trying to say/imply.
9. The manufacturer plans to ____________________ off 500 workers.
Correct answer: lay — Lay off = dismiss workers due to redundancy.
10. Our business is really taking __________________________! = Our business is really becoming successful!
Correct answer: off — Taking off = growing rapidly/becoming very successful.
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