Business Management

adverb used to specify the condition or extent to which something is true or possible

conjunction used to introduce a condition or stipulation

• As long as you follow the rules, you will have no problems.
• You can stay out as long as you want, just make sure to be home before midnight.
• I'll help you with your homework, as long as you don't snitch on me.
• You can achieve anything you set your mind to, as long as you believe in yourself.

noun A flat piece of wood or other hard material used for a specific purpose, such as a game board or cutting board

• The boards of directors play a crucial role in overseeing the company's operations.
• We need to get some new boards for the deck before summer starts.
• Let's hit the slopes and shred some gnarly boards.
• She carefully navigated the tricky waters of office politics by staying on everyone's good side and not rocking the boat with the higher-ups.

noun a person who is put to death as a legal punishment

verb to carry out or accomplish a task or plan

• The CEO decided to execute the new business strategy.
• I'm going to execute my plan to redecorate the living room this weekend.
• Let's execute this party and have a great time!
• The artist was able to execute his vision perfectly in his latest masterpiece.

noun the act of carrying out a death sentence

• The execution of the project was carried out flawlessly by the team.
• The execution of the plan went really well!
• The execution of that party was lit!
• The execution of the dance routine was like poetry in motion.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, time, place, or degree

• In practice, the new policy has shown promising results in improving efficiency.
• In practice, it's actually pretty easy to use this software once you get the hang of it.
• In practice, this workout routine is a piece of cake.
• In practice, learning to play the piano is like mastering a new language.

noun a mistake or error in playing a game or sport

verb to play or perform incorrectly or poorly

• The tennis player made a critical misplay in the final set of the match.
• I can't believe I misplayed that easy shot during the game.
• She totally misplayed her chance to impress the judges with her performance.
• His decision to invest in that company turned out to be a costly misplay.

verb to rule against or decide against something

adjective having the power to make a final decision or judgment

• The judge issued a ruling overruling the objection made by the defense attorney.
• I can't believe the teacher overruled our request for an extension on the assignment.
• The boss totally overruled my idea for the new project.
• Sometimes our emotions can overrule our logic in decision-making.

noun a person actively engaged in an art, discipline, or profession, especially medicine

• The healthcare practitioner provided expert medical advice to the patient.
• The yoga practitioner taught me some new poses to try at home.
• The tattoo practitioner hooked me up with some sick ink.
• As a seasoned practitioner of meditation, she was able to find inner peace amidst chaos.

noun a practical approach to problems and affairs

• Pragmatism is a philosophical movement that emphasizes practical consequences and real-world outcomes.
• When it comes to solving problems, sometimes a little pragmatism goes a long way.
• Forget about all the theory, let's just cut to the chase and use some good old pragmatism.
• In navigating through life, having a sense of pragmatism can help you make sound decisions.

noun a person responsible for the financial and managerial aspects of making of a movie or broadcast or for staging a play, opera, etc.

• The movie producer secured funding for the upcoming film.
• The producer got the money for the new movie.
• The producer scored some cash for the flick.
• The producer is the mastermind behind the project.

verb to voluntarily give up or surrender something

• The CEO decided to relinquish his position after the company faced a major scandal.
• I had to relinquish my spot in line because I forgot my wallet at home.
• She had to relinquish her hold on the remote when her brother snatched it away.
• Sometimes we need to relinquish control and allow things to unfold naturally.

noun the action of dismissing someone from employment; the act of plundering or looting a place

verb present participle of sack, meaning to dismiss someone from employment or to plunder or loot a place

• The company announced the sacking of several employees due to budget cuts.
• Did you hear about the sacking at work? It's causing a lot of stress.
• Man, I can't believe they're sacking Kevin. He was one of the best workers.
• The sacking of the quarterback led to a dramatic shift in the team's performance.

noun a part or section of something

verb to divide or separate into segments

• The marketing team analyzed the target audience to determine which segment to focus on.
• Let's break down the project into smaller segments to make it more manageable.
• I'm only interested in the luxury segment of the market, everything else is not my style.
• Each segment of the book represents a different stage of the protagonist's life.

noun a person who reduces the size or scale of something, especially a company or workforce

• The downsizer decided to sell their large family home and move into a smaller apartment.
• My neighbor is a downsizer - they're always getting rid of stuff they don't need.
• I heard that downsizer is looking to downsize even more and live in a tiny house.
• In the business world, a downsizer is someone who reduces costs and streamlines operations to improve efficiency.

noun an amount of money owed by a customer to a business for goods or services provided on credit

• The company's financial statements show a high level of account receivable, indicating a strong sales performance.
• We need to follow up on those account receivable to make sure we get paid on time.
• I heard the boss is cracking down on late account receivable, so we better stay on top of it.
• Account receivable is like a ticking time bomb - if we don't manage it properly, it could blow up in our faces.

verb to manage or supervise the execution of something, such as a task or responsibility

• The medication was administered by a trained nurse.
• The nurse gave me the medication.
• The meds were handed out by the nurse.
• The remedy was applied to the situation.