BUSINESS COLLOCATIONS

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What is a collocation?

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A collocation is two or more words that often go together.

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Complete the collocation: 'dismiss an ____.'

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offer

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Complete the collocation: 'He will also ____ of the International Democratic Union.'

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chair a meeting

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Complete the collocation: 'make ____.'

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a loss

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Complete the collocation: 'lay off ____.'

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staff

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What is the importance of collocations in business communication?

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Collocations enhance fluency and make communication sound more natural.

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Provide an example of a common business collocation.

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'close a deal'.

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What does it mean to 'make a profit'?

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To earn more money than is spent in a business transaction.

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What is the collocation for 'take ____'?

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a risk.

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What does 'cut costs' mean in a business context?

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To reduce expenses in order to improve profitability.