Work & Business
Office and workplace vocabulary for meetings, emails, and everyday professional life.
A person you work with.
“I grabbed lunch with a colleague from another team.”
The date or time by which something must be finished.
“The deadline for the report is Friday at noon.”
A planned time when people gather to discuss something.
“Can we push the meeting to 3pm instead?”
A move to a higher position at work.
“She got a promotion after two years in the role.”
The fixed money you earn from a job, usually paid monthly.
“The job offer included a good salary and health insurance.”
To officially leave your job.
“He resigned to start his own business.”
Extra hours worked beyond your normal schedule.
“I worked overtime all week to finish the project.”
To discuss something to reach an agreement, often about price or terms.
“You can usually negotiate your starting salary.”
A written, legal agreement between an employer and employee (or two companies).
“Read the contract carefully before you sign it.”
A person or company that pays for a service.
“We have a call with a new client this afternoon.”
A document requesting payment for goods or services.
“I sent the invoice last week but haven’t been paid yet.”
A plan for how much money can be spent.
“The marketing budget was cut this year.”
People working together effectively toward a shared goal.
“The project only succeeded because of good teamwork.”
Opinions or comments about how well something was done.
“My manager gave me useful feedback after the presentation.”
Working from somewhere other than the office, usually home.
“Our company allows remote work three days a week.”
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