Business English

noun a principle or condition that governs behavior or action

adverb typically or generally

• As a rule, employees are expected to adhere to the company's dress code.
• As a rule, we usually meet up at the coffee shop on Fridays.
• As a rule, we don't mess with that guy because he's always causing trouble.
• As a rule, she tends to keep her emotions hidden from others.

noun an act of going; the time when a specified condition or state of affairs is reached

verb to move from one place to another; to travel

• I am planning to go to the conference next week.
• I wanna go grab some food, you coming?
• Let's go chill at the beach later.
• Sometimes you just have to let go of the past and move forward.

verb to establish or explain something in a detailed way

• The terms and conditions are clearly set forth in the contract.
• They've laid out all the rules in the agreement.
• They've spelled out everything in the deal.
• The path to success is set forth by hard work and dedication.

verb to act as a substitute or replacement for someone or something

adverb in a temporary or substitute capacity

• I will stand in for my colleague at the meeting tomorrow.
• Can you stand in for me while I take a quick break?
• I'll stand in for you at the party if you need a break.
• Her dedication to the cause allowed her to stand in as a leader during the crisis.

verb to call together for a meeting or assembly

• The chairman decided to convoke a special meeting to discuss the budget.
• Let's convoke a study group to prepare for the exam.
• Hey, let's convoke a chill session at my place this weekend.
• The artist's latest exhibit seems to convoke emotions of nostalgia and longing.