Business and Workplace: English Vocabulary List

an agreement between two or more parties, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, or property

"This was a good deal."

"They made a deal that he would cook dinner every night if she agreed to do all the grocery shopping and clean the kitchen afterward."

a paid job that often requires a high level of education and training

"Teaching is a profession."

"She chose the profession because she wanted to help others."

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

"He has a long career."

"Choosing a career based only on salary potential often leads to dissatisfaction because enjoyment and meaning are just as important for long term happiness."

‌a document that says what goals a company has for the future and how they could be achieved

"The business plan looks strong."

"Before seeking investors the entrepreneur prepared a detailed business plan outlining his marketing strategy financial projections and competitive analysis for the new product."

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

"This job is a great opportunity for her."

"The internship provided an excellent opportunity for her to learn from experienced professionals and make valuable connections in the publishing industry."

related to money or its management

"He has financial problems."

"The family is having financial problems because my father lost his job."

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

"The company headquarters is in the center of the city."

"A headquarters is the principal administrative center from which an organization's leadership operates"

someone who buys and uses services or goods

"The consumer bought the product."

"Manufacturers must understand the evolving preferences of the modern consumer to remain competitive in the marketplace."

having the needed skills, knowledge, or experience for a job, activity, etc.

"She is qualified for the job."

"She is qualified for the teaching position because she has a master's degree."

the act or process of selling or advertising a product or service, usually including market research

"Marketing is important."

"The marketing team launched a new campaign on social media that increased brand awareness by forty percent within only two months according to analytics."

having an occupation that provides one with a salary

"He is working."

"The company is looking for a highly motivated and experienced working individual to join their marketing department."

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

"He is a skilled worker."

"The skilled carpenter built a beautiful wooden table using only hand tools and traditional techniques that had been passed down through his family."

to send goods or services to a foreign country for sale or trade

"Countries export goods to other nations."

"The country exports most of its agricultural products to neighboring nations for profit."

to buy goods from a foreign country and bring them to one's own

"Companies import coffee from Brazil."

"Japan must import a large amount of oil because it has very few natural resources."

to move to a higher position or rank

"He will promote to manager."

"The diligent employee was excited to promote to a managerial position after years of hard work."

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

"People invest money in the stock market."

"It is wise to invest your money in a diversified portfolio to reduce risk."

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

"Nations trade goods with other nations."

"The two countries agreed to trade goods without imposing heavy tariffs on each other."

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

"The office is on the first floor."

"Her office is located on the fifteenth floor with a magnificent view of the river and the old bridge that was built in the nineteenth century."

something proposed, presented, or put forward for acceptance

"I received an offer."

"The company made him a generous job offer including a high salary a company car and four weeks of paid vacation every year."

a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

"What is your occupation?"

"His occupation as a firefighter requires bravery and physical fitness but he says the most rewarding part is helping families escape dangerous situations safely."

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

"We reached an agreement."

"Both parties signed the agreement after lengthy negotiations indicating that they had finally reached a compromise acceptable to everyone involved in the dispute."

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

"She signed a three-year contract with the firm."

"The football player signed a three-year contract with his new team worth millions of dollars."

to ask someone questions to see whether they are qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

"Managers interview the job candidate today."

"The journalist will interview the famous scientist about his latest discovery next week."

a meeting at which one is asked some questions to see whether one is qualified for a course of study, job, etc.

"I have an interview today."

"She prepared for the job interview by researching the company and practicing common questions."

the act of trying to achieve a goal by doing better than others who are also aiming for the same goal

"The competition was hard."

"The annual spelling bee competition requires participants to demonstrate exceptional linguistic proficiency."

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

"He is professional."

"She decided to pursue a professional career in medicine after volunteering at the local hospital."

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

"It is a commercial."

"The commercial building downtown is for sale at a reasonable price."

the state of being without a job

"Unemployment is rising."

"Long term unemployment can have devastating effects on mental health leading to depression anxiety and a loss of self worth that persists even after finding work."

(plural) necessary things, such as food, medicines, clothes, etc. for a group of people

"The supplies are here."

"The supply of fresh water in the region is limited so the government has imposed restrictions on lawn watering and car washing during summer months."

costumer's need or desire for specific goods or services

"Demand is increasing."

"As demand for electric vehicles increases manufacturers are investing billions of dollars in building new battery factories and expanding production capacity worldwide."

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

"The service was good."

"The customer service representative apologized for the mistake and offered a full refund plus a discount on future purchases to compensate for the inconvenience."

a deep hole or large tunnel in the ground where workers dig for salt, gold, coal, etc.

"They dug a mine."

"The ancient gold mine, abandoned for decades, still held whispers of forgotten riches."

a place, such as a factory, in which an industrial process happens or where power is produced

"The plant makes cars."

"The new solar power plant is expected to significantly reduce the city's carbon footprint."

a building or room in which particular goods are made or fixed by different means

"The workshop is ready."

"She attended a weekend workshop on creative writing where participants shared their stories and received constructive feedback from an experienced published author."

a place where vehicles are serviced or repaired

"The garage is full."

"He converted his garage into a woodworking shop installing specialized tools and dust collection systems to pursue his hobby of building custom furniture."

without a job and seeking employment

"He is unemployed."

"The unemployed man has been looking for a job for six months now."

one of the owners of a business or company who shares the expenses, profits, and losses

"He is my partner."

"As a silent partner, she provided the initial capital but deferred to her associate on daily operations."

a group of people with particular skill sets who participate in a common activity

"The crew worked hard."

"The film crew worked sixteen hour days for three weeks to finish shooting before the lead actor had to leave for another project in Australia."

to be in charge of the work of a team, organization, department, etc.

"I manage the team."

"The project manager will manage the diverse team to ensure all deliverables are met on schedule."

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

"We need resources."

"The non-profit organization struggled to secure adequate resources to fund its vital community programs."

a business or company, particularly one owned by two or more partners

"She works for a law firm in the city."

"She works for a law firm in the city and specializes in corporate mergers and acquisitions."