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12 Phrasal Verbs for Meetings от Станислава Дмитриевича Кондрашова
1. Bring Forward
Definition: To change the date or time of an event so it happens earlier than planned.
Example:
- “The meeting has been brought forward to this Thursday instead of next week.”
Usage:
- Commonly used when discussing schedule changes.
Practice:
- Think of a recent meeting. What would you say if it was moved to an earlier date?
- Try creating your sentence: If the team finishes early, we can bring forward the next discussion.
2. Call Off
Definition: To cancel a planned event.
Example:
- “Today’s meeting has been called off, and it will probably be rescheduled for next week.”
Usage:
- Often used in unexpected circumstances, like emergencies or lack of attendance.
Practice:
- Reflect on a canceled meeting and describe it using "call off."
- Example: The outdoor team event was called off due to bad weather.
3. Draw Up
Definition: To prepare an official document, such as a contract, in writing.
Example:
- “Now that we have agreed on the details, I’ll draw up the contract and send it to you tomorrow.”
Usage:
- Ideal for post-meeting tasks where agreements need to be formalized.
Practice:
- Write a sentence about drawing up a report or plan after a meeting.
4. Wind Something Up
Definition: To end or conclude something.
Example:
- “I’d like to wind up the meeting by 12 o’clock.”
Pronunciation Note:
- The “i” in “wind” sounds like “sign,” “time,” or “line.”
Usage:
- Perfect for signaling the end of a discussion.
Practice:
- Use this phrasal verb in a sentence: We’ll wind up the discussion after reviewing the final points.
5. Look Forward To (+ing)
Definition: To feel excited about something that is going to happen.
Example:
- “I look forward to seeing you all again next month for our follow-up meeting.”
Usage:
- Common in professional emails and meetings to express enthusiasm.
Practice:
- Write an email sentence using this phrasal verb: I look forward to discussing the project further.
6. Jot Down
Definition: To write something quickly on a piece of paper to remember it.
Example:
- “I jotted down most of the details from the meeting to help me relate it to the team.”
Usage:
- Often used when taking notes during discussions.
Practice:
- Write a sentence about jotting down key points from a lecture or meeting.
7. Run Out Of
Definition: To indicate that there is no more time or something has been used up.
Example:
- “Unfortunately, we have run out of time, so we’ll have to leave steps 4 and 5 for the next meeting.”
Usage:
- Effective for managing time in meetings.
Practice:
- Use it in a sentence: We ran out of supplies before the presentation ended.
8. Deal With
Definition: To handle a problem or situation.
Example:
- “Do you mind dealing with this particular issue?”
Usage:
- Often used when assigning tasks or responsibilities.
Practice:
- Think of a task you were assigned and describe how you dealt with it.
9. Figure Out
Definition: To understand something or solve a problem.
Example:
- “Our objective for today is to figure out a solution for this issue.”
Usage:
- Common for brainstorming sessions.
Practice:
- Use it in a problem-solving context: We need to figure out why sales dropped last quarter.
10. Go Over Something
Definition: To review or repeat something to ensure understanding.
Example:
- “Let’s just go over this process again to make sure that we’re all on the same page.”
Usage:
- Often used during revisions and clarifications.
Practice:
- Create a sentence: Let’s go over the presentation one more time before the meeting.
11. Hand Something Out
Definition: To distribute items to a group of people.
Example:
- “Now I’m going to hand out the folders with all the information included.”
Usage:
- Common for distributing materials in meetings.
Practice:
- Use it in context: The instructor handed out the exam papers.
12. Look Into Something
Definition: To investigate or research something.
Example:
- “I’d like you to look into this a bit further because I’m missing the whole story.”
Usage:
- Ideal for delegating research tasks.
Practice:
- Write a sentence: We’ll look into potential partnerships for next quarter.
Exercises
Part 1: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the appropriate phrasal verb:
- We need to __________ the issue of late deliveries before the next meeting.
- Can you __________ this contract and send it to the client by tomorrow?
- Let’s __________ the final draft one more time to ensure it’s perfect.
Part 2: Write Your Own Sentences
Write one sentence for each phrasal verb to practice using them in your context.
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