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Unit 7
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Unit 7, Business Partner C1 Ejercicios y tarjetas didácticas
Lista de palabras para Unit 7, Business Partner C1
Palabra | Definición | Ejemplo |
occur | To happen or take place | Accidents can occur unexpectedly |
pull one's weight | To contribute one's fair share of effort or work | Everyone must pull their weight to meet the deadline |
commitment | Dedication or a promise to do something | Her dedication and commitment are commendable |
micromanaging | Excessively controlling or overseeing small details | Micromanaging can demotivate employees |
get out of hand | To become unmanageable or chaotic | The situation can quickly get out of hand if not addressed |
line manager | A supervisor or manager within an organization who is responsible for overseeing and leading a specific team or department | The line manager provided guidance to the team during the project |
be on top of one's game | To perform exceptionally well or at one's best | He's always on top of his game during presentations |
raise the issue | To bring up or discuss a problem or concern | Feel free to raise the issue during the meeting |
fine line | A subtle or narrow distinction between two things | There's a fine line between confidence and arrogance |
out of line | Behaving inappropriately or beyond acceptable boundaries | His behavior was out of line and inappropriate |
toe the line | To conform to rules or expectations | Employees are expected to toe the company's line |
cross the line | To violate rules or boundaries | His comments crossed the line of professionalism |
lead to conflict | To cause or result in a disagreement or dispute | Miscommunication can often lead to conflict |
spreading rumours | Circulating unverified information or gossip | Spreading rumours can damage workplace relationships |
conciliation | The act of mediating or reconciling differences | The process of conciliation is important after a conflict |
clash | A conflict or disagreement, often involving opposing interests | Their clash of opinions led to a heated argument |
escalate | To intensify or increase in severity | If not resolved, the issue can escalate into a bigger problem |
resolution | A solution or outcome of a problem or dispute | Finding a resolution is key to a harmonious work environment |
dwell | To focus or linger on something, often negative thoughts | Let's not dwell on mistakes; let's focus on solutions |
be preoccupied with blame | To be excessively concerned with assigning fault | Some team members are preoccupied with placing blame |
pin the blame | To attribute responsibility for a problem or mistake | It's unfair to pin the blame on a single person |
create power struggle | To cause a competition for control or influence | Poor communication can create a power struggle |
deal with conflict | To address or manage disagreements or disputes | A mediator can help deal with conflict resolution |
exacerbate tension | To worsen or increase existing stress or strain | Ignoring the issue can exacerbate tension in the team |
gain one's trust | To earn someone's confidence or belief | Through its history, the firm has gained the trust and commitment of its customers, many of which use its services on an ongoing basis |
conceivable | Possible to imagine or believe | Solving this issue is conceivable with cooperation |
reassure | To provide comfort or relief from anxiety | The manager reassured the team about the changes |
come up with one's own solution | To independently devise an answer or resolution | They encouraged employees to come up with their own solutions |
reframe the differences | To alter the perspective or interpretation of disparities | Let's reframe our differences as opportunities for growth |
have a lot on one's plate | To have many tasks or responsibilities to handle | She has a lot on her plate with multiple projects |
hindsight | Understanding or insight gained after an event has occurred | In hindsight, we should have taken a different approach |
get a word in edgeways | To have a chance to speak or be heard in a conversation | It's hard to get a word in edgeways during that meeting |
outranged | Extremely angry or offended | His actions outranged his colleagues' expectations |
gripes | Complaints or grievances | The staff meeting gave everyone a chance to voice their gripes |
upfront | Honest and straightforward in communication | She's always upfront about her expectations |
niggle | A minor or persistent annoyance | A small issue can often niggle at the team's morale |
daunt | To intimidate or discourage | The challenge didn't daunt her; she faced it head-on |
mediating conflict | Facilitating resolution or compromise in conflicts | The HR department specializes in mediating conflicts |
undergo constant change | To continuously experience alterations or transformations | In our industry, we undergo constant change |
vital | Extremely important or essential | Communication is vital for a well-functioning team |
frustration | Feeling of annoyance or disappointment due to obstacles or difficulties | Unresolved issues can lead to frustration among employees |
recap | To summarize or review key points or events | Let's recap the main points of the discussion |
exit interview | A conversation with an employee leaving a job to gather feedback | The exit interview helps gather feedback from departing employees |
be frank and honest | To be straightforward and truthful in communication | During the meeting, she encouraged everyone to be frank and honest |
rather than | Instead of | Let's focus on solutions rather than dwelling on problems |
concrete evidence | Solid and verifiable proof or facts | We need concrete evidence to support our claims |
meet one's targets | To achieve set goals or objectives | She consistently meets her targets every quarter |
reps (=representatives) | Individuals or agents representing a group or organization | The reps from different departments are here for the meeting |
SMT (senior management team) | The top executives or leaders within an organization | The SMT will make the final decision |
be aware of issues | To have knowledge or understanding of problems or concerns | Managers need to be aware of potential issues within the team |
drop in staff morale | A decrease in employee satisfaction or motivation | The recent layoffs caused a drop in staff morale |
gradual increase | A slow and steady rise or growth | There has been a gradual increase in productivity |