The Last Word (Unit 3)

a physical location, such as an office, factory, or store, where people go to work and perform their job duties

Employees are required to follow safety guidelines in the workplace at all times.

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

Medical professionals often use jargon such as 'stat,' 'BP,' and 'code blue,' which can be confusing to those outside the healthcare field.

to advance to the next stage of a competition or process, especially by winning a preliminary round or meeting certain requirements

The team's victory in the semifinals allowed them to go forward to the championship match.

to get larger and taller and become an adult over time

Our puppy will grow into a big dog one day.

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Her passion for photography led her to start a business.

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

The teacher assigned a reading task to the students for homework.

a formal or legal process in which it is decided if someone has done something wrong or illegal

The action was filed to resolve the dispute between the two parties.

essential to the functioning or success of a specific operation, project, or system

The software update is mission-critical for ensuring the system's security.

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Daily practice of yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress.

to have a strong effect on someone or something

The new environmental policies are expected to impact the way industries approach sustainability.

benefiting all the parties involved regardless of the outcome

The partnership was a win-win agreement, benefiting both companies equally.

to investigate or analyze something in detail

The manager asked the team to drill down into the sales data to identify specific trends and patterns.

to try harder than what is expected

She always goes the extra mile to make her clients feel valued.

a warning or notification provided in advance to inform someone about a situation, often to prepare them for what is coming

I wanted to give you a heads-up that there might be traffic on the way to the airport.

fully informed about or actively participating in something, such as a discussion or a process

I'll make sure you're in the loop regarding any updates on the project.

to think in a creative way in order to come up with original solutions

The team always thinks outside the box to come up with unique advertisements for all its clients.

to make contact with someone in order to exchange information or to consult with them

I'll touch base with you next week to discuss our project's progress.

in a state of being informed and knowledgeable about a particular topic or situation

After attending the training, she was up to speed on the new software.

to offer a beneficial or valuable contribution or resource in a collaborative setting to achieve a common goal

She brings creativity and innovation to the table, which helps the team succeed.

to start doing something with a level of enthusiasm that leads one to make progress with great speed

She hit the ground running on her first day at the new job, impressing everyone with her efficiency.