Business Phrasal Verbs TEST 3

What does it mean to sell off a business?

• To buy a business at a reduced price

• To close a business temporarily

• To sell all or part of a business

• To start a new business

What does it mean to be snowed under?

• To have a snow day off

• To take a break from work

• To be overwhelmed with work

• To complete all work ahead of schedule

When people shop around, what are they doing?

• Selling items at a reduced price

• Comparing prices and quality of an item

• Buying items without comparing

• Opening a new shop

What does it mean to step down from a job?

• To take on more responsibilities at work

• To start a new job

• To leave a job for a vacation

• To leave an important job or position

What does it mean to write off a sum of money?

• To accept that a sum of money is lost and won't be repaid

• To save a sum of money for the future

• To invest a sum of money

• To donate a sum of money to charity

What does it mean to team up with someone?

• To compete against someone

• To join another person or group to do something together

• To start a new business with someone

• To work independently without any help

What does it mean to take over a company?

• To close a company

• To merge with another company

• To start a new company

• To get control of a company

What does it mean to stay behind?

• To work overtime

• To take a break from work

• To remain in a place when others leave

• To leave a place when others stay

What does it mean to sign up for something?

• To take a break from work

• To refuse to participate in something

• To agree to do something by signing one's name

• To quit a job

What does it mean to smarten up something?

• To make something look older and worn out

• To make something look tidier or more attractive

• To make something look messy

• To make something look smaller