Pronunciation: /ɡriːs ðə skɪdz/
noun a slippery substance used to reduce friction or facilitate smooth movement
A1 I need to grease the skids to make the drawer slide smoothly.
A2 The mechanic used oil to grease the skids on the machine.
B1 The team leader suggested greasing the skids by offering a bonus for completing the project early.
B2 The company decided to grease the skids by providing extra training for employees.
C1 The government used various incentives to grease the skids for passing the new legislation.
C2 The CEO implemented a new strategy to grease the skids for increasing profits.
verb to apply grease or lubricant to make something move more easily
A1 I need to grease the skids on my bike so it runs smoothly.
A2 The mechanic greased the skids on the car to prevent any further damage.
B1 The team leader greased the skids by offering incentives to boost productivity.
B2 The politician tried to grease the skids by making promises to gain support for his campaign.
C1 The CEO greased the skids by securing a lucrative deal with a major client.
C2 The diplomat greased the skids by negotiating a peace treaty between the two warring countries.
formal In order to ensure a smooth transition, it is important to grease the skids by providing adequate training for all employees.
informal If you want to get things done quickly, you better grease the skids and make sure everyone is on board.
slang Let's grease the skids and get this party started!
figurative By offering incentives to the key stakeholders, we can effectively grease the skids and move the project forward.
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