Business Networking

adjective a term used to describe someone who is friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to

• The CEO is known for his affable demeanor when interacting with employees.
• My neighbor is so affable, always willing to lend a hand.
• I love hanging out with Jake, he's just so affable!
• The sun's affable warmth enveloped us as we lounged on the beach.

verb past tense form of the verb 'connect', meaning to join or link together

adjective describing a relationship or link between two or more things

• The two devices are connected through a secure network.
• I feel connected to you on a deep level.
• We're all connected, man, like one big family.
• The themes in the novel are all connected, forming a complex web of relationships.

noun a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

• Building strong connections with industry leaders is crucial for career advancement.
• I've made some great connections at networking events that have really helped me out.
• I'm always trying to expand my connections to get ahead in my field.
• The connections between different aspects of the project became clear after further analysis.

noun an act of kindness or a preference for one option over another

verb to support or prefer one option over another

• I would like to ask for a favor from you regarding the upcoming project presentation.
• Hey, can you do me a favor and pick up my dry cleaning on your way home?
• Do me a solid and cover my shift tomorrow, I'll owe you a favor.
• The weather forecast is not in our favor for the outdoor event.

noun an association or alliance of people or groups with a common purpose

• The Premier League is one of the most competitive football leagues in the world.
• I joined a fantasy football league with my friends for some friendly competition.
• I can't believe he got kicked out of the league for cheating!
• She's in a league of her own when it comes to playing the piano.

noun A wise and trusted counselor or teacher

verb To serve as a mentor to someone

• The mentor provided valuable guidance and support to the new employees.
• My mentor at work is always there to help me out when I need it.
• I'm lucky to have a mentor who's got my back at the office.
• The wise old tree served as a mentor to the young saplings in the forest.

noun a game played on a large open-air course, in which a small hard ball is struck with a club into a series of small holes in the ground, the object being to use the fewest possible strokes to complete the course

• Golf is a popular sport that requires precision and skill.
• I'm thinking of taking up golf as a hobby.
• Let's hit the links and play some golf this weekend.
• Navigating the complexities of politics can sometimes feel like playing a round of golf.

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

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

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

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• I wanted to bounce an idea off my colleague before presenting it to the board.
• Hey, do you mind if I bounce an idea off you real quick?
• I need to bounce this idea off someone before I make a decision.
• Sometimes it's helpful to bounce ideas off someone to get a fresh perspective.

noun In South Asian cultures, 'wasta' refers to the use of personal connections or influence to get things done, often bypassing official procedures or rules.

• In some countries, having wasta can greatly influence one's chances of getting a job.
• My cousin used his wasta to get me a discount on the car rental.
• She's always using her wasta to get out of doing any work.
• Having a strong network of connections is like having wasta in the business world.