Business Management Terms

noun the term of office of an executive or other group of officials

• The administration of the company implemented new policies to improve efficiency.
• The school administration decided to cancel the field trip due to bad weather.
• I can't believe the administration is making us do this boring training.
• The administration of justice must be fair and impartial.

noun the act of alienating or the state of being alienated

verb to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged

• The company's decision to outsource work to another country ended up alienating many of its loyal employees.
• I didn't mean to alienate you by not inviting you to the party, it was just a small gathering.
• Don't be so quick to alienate your friends over a silly argument.
• His constant negative attitude began to alienate those around him, pushing them away.

• The project was completed at the behest of the board of directors.
• I only did it at his behest because he wouldn't stop asking.
• I'm not going to do it just because you said so, that's not my behest.
• The artist painted the mural at the behest of his muse, who inspired him to create something beautiful.

noun a person or company that provides food and drink for events or gatherings

• The caterer provided a wide selection of appetizers for the event.
• We hired a caterer for the party so we wouldn't have to cook.
• The caterer really knows how to whip up some tasty grub.
• The caterer of emotions, she knew exactly what to serve to uplift everyone's spirits.

adjective suitable or in harmony with something else

• The design of the building is congruous with the surrounding architecture.
• Her outfit is congruous with the dress code for the event.
• Their music taste is congruous with mine.
• His actions were congruous with his words, showing true integrity.

verb to leave a place or go away from a place

• The train will depart from platform 3 at 10:15 AM.
• Let's depart from the usual meeting place and try a new coffee shop.
• I'm ready to depart from this boring party and find something more exciting to do.
• It's time for us to depart from our old ways and embrace change for the better.

noun harm or damage

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• The new policy may be to the detriment of small businesses.
• Eating junk food every day is to your detriment.
• Skipping class is detrimental to your grades.
• Holding onto grudges is like carrying a heavy weight to your own detriment.

adverb in a way that achieves a desired result or goal

• The new software system allows employees to communicate effectively with each other.
• She explained the process so effectively that everyone understood.
• He totally nailed the presentation and got his point across effectively.
• Her words cut through the tension in the room effectively, bringing a sense of calm.

noun a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organization

adjective relating to or having the power to put plans or actions into effect

• The executive board will be meeting tomorrow to discuss the budget.
• The executive team is going out for lunch today.
• The execs are planning a big project for next month.
• She is the executive of her own destiny.

noun a situation that demands prompt action or remedy; emergency or pressing need

• The exigency of the situation required immediate action from the authorities.
• We need to address this exigency before it gets out of hand.
• The exigency of getting to the concert on time was real.
• The exigency of love knows no bounds.

verb to use up or spend resources such as time, money, or energy

• The company must carefully plan how to expend its budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
• I'm not sure how to expend my energy today, maybe I'll just relax.
• I don't want to expend any more effort on this project, it's too much work.
• Sometimes we need to expend emotional energy to maintain relationships with loved ones.

verb to engage the services of someone for payment

adjective having been employed for a job or position

• The company hired a new marketing manager to oversee their advertising campaigns.
• My friend just got hired at the new coffee shop down the street.
• I heard that they hired a cool new bartender at the club.
• His determination and hard work hired him a spot on the team.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The new president is now in power and has already started implementing new policies.
• The boss is in power today, so we better make sure everything is perfect.
• The cool kids are always in power at school.
• With great knowledge comes great power, and he is definitely in power now.

noun a thing that is inherited; a legacy

• The inheritance was divided among the siblings according to their father's will.
• I heard she got a huge inheritance from her rich aunt.
• She hit the jackpot with that inheritance!
• Knowledge is the true inheritance that we pass on to future generations.

noun a way of exercising control or supervision jointly by two or more parties

• The two companies have agreed to exercise joint control over the new project.
• They're going to be in joint control of the whole operation.
• They're gonna be running things together, like a team in joint control.
• Their partnership allows for joint control of the situation, ensuring success for both parties.

noun a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality

verb to make something flat or level

adjective having a flat and even surface

adverb in a way that is even or flat

• The company is looking to hire candidates with a high level of expertise in data analysis.
• I need to study more to improve my math level.
• I can't believe he reached that level in the game so quickly!
• She always operates on a different level when it comes to problem-solving.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• It is important not to lose sight of the company's long-term goals.
• Don't lose sight of the fact that we have a deadline to meet.
• I can't believe I lost sight of my keys again!
• In the midst of all the chaos, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters in life.

noun MC is a noun that stands for Master of Ceremonies, a person who hosts an event or performs as a host at a formal occasion.

verb MC can be used as a verb in informal language to mean hosting or acting as a Master of Ceremonies.

adjective MC can also be used as an adjective to describe someone or something related to hosting or being a Master of Ceremonies.

• The MC of the event delivered a powerful opening speech.
• The MC at the party was really funny and kept everyone entertained.
• The MC at the concert was lit, he really knew how to hype up the crowd.
• As the MC of the group, she always takes charge and leads by example.

noun a person who has been ejected from a position or place

• The board voted for the ouster of the CEO due to financial misconduct.
• They kicked him out of the club - it was a total ouster.
• The boss's ouster was the talk of the office for weeks.
• The ouster of the old traditions paved the way for new and exciting changes.

noun a substitute or replacement for someone in any situation

• The coach decided to bring in a pinch hitter in the ninth inning.
• The team put in a pinch hitter to try and score some runs.
• The pinch hitter came in and knocked it out of the park.
• She always serves as a pinch hitter when the team needs someone to step up and help out.

adverb in a proportionate manner; in a way that is proportional or corresponding to something else

• The budget cuts will be distributed proportionately across all departments.
• We will split the bill proportionately based on what everyone ordered.
• Let's divvy up the snacks proportionately so no one feels left out.
• His dedication to his work is proportionately reflected in his success.

noun a group of people who form the main body of an organization or movement

conjunction used to connect the two nouns 'rank' and 'file' to form a compound noun

• The company's management team regularly communicates with the rank and file employees.
• The boss needs to hear feedback from the rank and file workers.
• The rank and file are the backbone of this organization.
• In times of crisis, it's important for the leaders to stand united with the rank and file.

noun a group of players that are not in the starting lineup but are available as substitutes

adjective of lower rank or importance compared to the first string

• The second string players were called upon to step up when the starters got injured.
• The second string guys are always ready to go in and give it their all.
• Don't worry about being on the second string, you'll get your chance to shine.
• She felt like she was always playing second string in her own life, never getting the recognition she deserved.

noun a sum of money paid to an employee upon termination of employment

• The company provided a generous severance package to the laid-off employees.
• After getting fired, he received a nice severance payment.
• I heard she got a fat severance check when she got let go.
• The severance of ties between the two business partners was inevitable.

verb to arrange or organize things in a particular way; to resolve or settle a problem or dispute

• We need to sort out the discrepancies in the financial reports before submitting them to the board.
• Let's meet tomorrow to sort out our travel plans for the upcoming trip.
• I'll help you sort out your messy room before your parents get back.
• It's time to sort out your priorities and focus on what truly matters in life.

verb to watch or supervise closely

preposition to be positioned above or covering something

• The supervisor will not stand over you while you work, but will be available for any questions you may have.
• Don't worry, I won't stand over you while you're trying to figure out the problem.
• I hate it when my boss stands over me like I don't know what I'm doing.
• The dark clouds seemed to stand over the town, casting a shadow over everything.

noun a refusal to change one's position or opinion

verb to refuse to change one's position or opinion

• The company decided to stand pat on their current pricing strategy.
• I think we should just stand pat and not make any changes for now.
• Let's just stand pat and see how things play out.
• Sometimes it's best to just stand pat and trust that things will work out in the end.

noun cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together as a team or in the interests of a common cause

• Effective teamwork is essential for the success of any organization.
• We make a great team and our teamwork really shines through.
• When we all work together, our teamwork is on point.
• Teamwork is like a well-oiled machine, each part working together smoothly.

noun a change in direction or position

verb to change direction or position

adverb in a manner that changes direction or position

• The captain ordered the ship to turn around and head back to port.
• I missed the exit, so I had to turn around and go back the other way.
• When he saw the police car behind him, he knew he had to turn around and book it out of there.
• After years of making bad choices, he finally decided to turn his life around and start fresh.

adjective describing something as necessary or essential for life or success

• Proper nutrition is vital for maintaining good health.
• It's vital that you remember to bring your ID to the concert.
• It's absolutely vital that we don't get caught by the cops.
• Trust is vital in any relationship, without it, things fall apart.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating time, place, manner, or degree

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• She knew how to use her resources to good advantage in order to achieve her goals.
• He always turns his charm to good advantage when trying to get what he wants.
• She's really good at using her connections to advantage in tricky situations.
• Learning to adapt quickly can turn any situation to good advantage.

adjective relating to or characterized by synergy, the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects

• The partnership between the two companies proved to be highly synergic, leading to increased efficiency and profitability.
• When we work together, our skills are synergic and we can accomplish anything.
• Their teamwork is so synergic, they make it look easy.
• The music and dance performance was a synergic blend of different art forms.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The airplane was flying on autopilot for the majority of the journey.
• I can do this task with my eyes closed, it's like being on autopilot.
• I was so tired that I was just on autopilot at work today.
• After years of practice, playing the piano feels like being on autopilot.

noun a person who performs accounting or bookkeeping tasks

• The accomptant provided a detailed financial report to the board of directors.
• I heard the accomptant is really good with numbers.
• I wish I had the skills to be an accomptant.
• The accomptant of the group was always the one to keep track of everyone's expenses during trips.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The adfrozen website caused delays in loading the content.
• I can't access the website right now, it's adfrozen.
• The website is adfrozen, I can't get anything to load.
• Her mind felt adfrozen with fear when she heard the news.