Unit 4

Word

Definition

Example

distant

far away in space or time

The camera is capable of controlling the most distant districts

famous

known about by many people

Brad Pitt is very famous

supermarket chain

a group of shops that belong to a single company, have the same appearance, and sell similar goods

They are expanding their supermarket chain

notice

to see or become conscious of something or someone

He noticed a bag between the seats

decade

a period of 10 years

In a few decades I'll be the director of the company

performance

when someone performs a play or a piece of music

A supervisor will evaluate each employee's performance

processed food

When ingredients such as oil, sugar or salt are added to foods and they are packaged, the result is processed foods

The less we eat processed foods, the better

decline

Downward movement, fall. A sloping downward, e.g. of a hill or road. A reduction or diminution of activity

Oil prices continue to decline

establish

to start a company, organization, system, etc that is intended to exist or continue for a long time

The company was established in 1860

essential

Constituting or being part of the essence of something; inherent

A good diet is essential for everyone

takeover

a situation in which one company takes control of another company by buying a majority of its shares

Takeover bid was rejected

profit

money that you make from selling something or doing business in a particular period, after taking away costs

Coca-Cola reported strong profits last year

fast-growing

increasing in size at a rapid rate

Samsung reported fast-growing sales in its latest financial year

major

important, serious, large or great

All the major supermarkets sell his products

develop

grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate

Our friendship has developed over time

tackle

to try to deal with a difficult problem

He wanted to tackle the problem immediately

acquire

to obtain

In 1995, the group acquired 100% of Massimo Dutti

innovate

make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products

The fashion industry is always desperate to innovate

profitable

resulting in or likely to result in a profit or a benefit

Is your company profitable?

succeed

to achieve something that you have been aiming for

If you want to succeed, don't be lazy

emerging market

the market that is developing fast

Argentina is optimistic of reclaiming emerging market status for global investments

run a business

to operate, to direct, to oversee, to manage (a business, a company)

She runs a family business

quality

how good or bad something is

I admired her leadership qualities

market share

the portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product

Is your market share huge in Europe?

warn

inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation

I must warn you

obesity

the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health

Obesity is a problem, many people are overweight

product line

a group of related products produced by one manufacturer, for example products that are intended to be used for similar purposes or to be sold in similar kinds of shops

They will add a new product to their product line

demand

an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right

As demand for mobiles and smartphones increases, the problem is going to get even worse

deal with

to take the necessary action, especially in order to solve a problem

Her job is to deal with complaints

identify

establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is

Put in your username and password to identify yourself

relevant

connected with what is happening or being discussed

Do you have any experience that is relevant to this job?

significant

very large or noticeable

He announced significant changes in the exam system

opportunity

the chance to do something

Expansion in product line will open a new set of opportunities

prioritise

to put things in the order of importance so that you can deal with the most important things first

You need to prioritise your tasks

come up

approach

He often comes up with great ideas

legal

connected to the law

I need legal advice

evaluate

to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

We always have a meeting to evaluate customers' needs

policy

a set of plans or actions agreed on by a government, political party, business or other group

Starbucks has a fair-trade policy

direct

to be in charge of a film or play and tell the actors how to play their parts

I found a more direct route to the city

indirect

(of a route) not straight; not following the shortest way

I will take indirect flight and transfer at Osaka

back on track

continuing as planned or expected, typically after a problem or distraction

We want negotiations to get back on track

explain

to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it

First, I'll explain the rules of the game

feedback

advice, criticism etc about how successful or useful something is

I am waiting for your feedback

possible

able to be done or achieved, or able to exis

Is it possible to give me money in advance?