some useful phrasal verbs for business

Advanced ways to express simple things

A.K.A phrasal verbs

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Here are some expressions to enrich your vocabulary

To put (something) back

When something is put back ( or when we put something back), its original date has been postponed to a future date.

EX: Half of the employees couldn't make it, so we should put the meeting back. Perhaps on August 5th?

To call (something) off

It means to cancel.

EX: I couldn't make it to the meeting today, therefore it has been put back. At least it wasn't called off.

To raise something with someone

To bring up a subject/issue/matter with someone.

EX: Maurice forgot to raise the budget issues with the supervisor.

To weigh (someone/something) up

It means to thoroughly think about the pros and cons of a situation in order to make the best decision.

I've been weighing up some approaches and I decided to raise them with you.

To look into something/someone

To investigate

EX: I spent so much time weighing up my options that I forgot when the next meeting is. Let me look into my appointment book.

Fill in the Blank

They can't join in the meeting next friday. Would rather call it off or ________ ?

Multiple Choice

Please, remind me of_______ this matter________ the boss tomorrow. I can't forget to talk to him about it.

• raise/with

• raising/to

• raising/with

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Have you______ that list of phone numbers? We must find Tyrone's number soon.

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You should always________ your options before hiring a third-party company

Let's try it out​

• How often do you put your appointments back? When was the last time you did it?

• What would make you call off a meeting?

• Do you always remember to raise things with people ?

• Do you find it easy to weigh your options up? What was the last thing you had to weigh up?

• ​How do you feel when someone looks into your personal/work stuff?