Business Operations Vocabulary

verb to combine or merge multiple things into a single more effective or coherent whole

• The company aims to consolidate its position in the market through strategic mergers and acquisitions.
• We need to consolidate all the information before the meeting tomorrow.
• Let's consolidate all our plans and meet up at the usual spot.
• She tried to consolidate her thoughts before making a decision.

adverb Infrequently is an adverb that describes something that does not occur often or happens rarely.

• The CEO only attends board meetings infrequently due to his busy schedule.
• I infrequently see my neighbors since they moved in last month.
• I hit up that club infrequently, it's not really my scene.
• Opportunities like this come infrequently, so we must make the most of them when they do.

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

• Keeping track of expenses is essential for financial planning.
• I'm keeping an eye on my spending to save some money.
• I'm keeping tabs on my cash flow to make sure I don't overspend.
• She's keeping her emotions in check during this stressful time.

noun a person or company that makes goods for sale

• The manufacturer of the car ensured that all safety standards were met.
• I heard the manufacturer of that phone is coming out with a new model soon.
• I can't believe the manufacturer messed up the design on this shirt.
• As the manufacturer of his own destiny, he took control of his future.

noun A particular way or method of doing something, especially one that is characteristic or well-established

• The detective analyzed the criminal's modus operandi to predict their next move.
• I can't figure out the thief's modus operandi, it's so confusing.
• The hacker's modus operandi is to always exploit weak passwords.
• Her modus operandi for success is to always stay focused and determined.

adjective relating to the functioning or management of an organization or system

• The company's operational efficiency has greatly improved since implementing new software.
• The team is working hard to make sure everything is up and running smoothly.
• We've got all systems go and ready to roll.
• The gears of the organization are turning smoothly, making it highly operational.

noun the act of obtaining or acquiring something, typically through effort or a process

• The procurement department is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services for the company.
• The procurement team is in charge of getting all the stuff we need for the office.
• The procurement crew is on a mission to score the best deals for our business.
• In the game of business, procurement is like playing chess - strategic moves to acquire the best resources.

noun a store that sells goods directly to the public

• The retail store offers a wide range of products for customers to choose from.
• I'm going to swing by the retail store to pick up a few things.
• Let's hit up the retail store for some shopping.
• The retail store is like a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

noun an act or period of continuous use, operation, or employment of something

verb move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time

• The company runs a tight ship when it comes to quality control.
• She always runs late to our meetings.
• He runs the show at the office.
• His creativity runs wild when he's in the zone.

verb past participle form of the verb 'unsupply', meaning to fail to provide or give something

adjective describing something that has not been provided or given

• Due to a logistical error, the store was unsupplied with the necessary inventory.
• Sorry, we're unsupplied with that item at the moment.
• We're totally unsupplied for the party tonight, we need to go shopping ASAP.
• His mind was unsupplied with the creativity needed to solve the problem.

noun the inner mechanisms or processes of a system or organization

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• It is important to understand the inner workings of the machine before operating it.
• I don't really understand the workings of this new software yet.
• I'm still trying to figure out the workings of this new gadget.
• She tried to decipher the inner workings of his mind to understand his actions.

noun A temporary leave of absence granted to an employee, often without pay.

verb To lay off or grant a leave of absence to an employee, usually temporarily.

adjective Describing someone who has been placed on furlough.

adverb In a manner related to being furloughed.

• Due to the economic downturn, many employees were furloughed from their jobs.
• My friend got furloughed from his position at the company.
• I heard they furloughed a bunch of people at the office.
• The storm furloughed all outdoor activities for the day.

noun the process of making something ready for production or commercial use

• The process of productionalization involves transforming a prototype into a fully functional product.
• Once we finish productionalization, we can start selling our new invention.
• I heard they're finally getting around to productionalizing that cool gadget.
• In a way, productionalization is like turning dreams into reality.

noun a specific area of work within a larger project or organization

• The project manager is responsible for overseeing each workstream to ensure they are on track.
• Let's divide the project into different workstreams to make it more manageable.
• I'll be focusing on my own workstream and you can handle yours.
• Each department is like a different workstream flowing into the river of company success.

noun the surface of the earth, specifically in a military context

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (boots) and another word in the sentence (on)

• The military decided to send more boots on the ground to assist with the humanitarian mission.
• We need to get some boots on the ground to help clean up this mess.
• Let's get our boots on the ground and get this job done!
• In order to truly understand the situation, we need to have boots on the ground to gather firsthand information.

noun a word that can be the subject or object of a verb, can also refer to a person, place, thing, or idea

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

• The financial report must account for all expenses incurred during the quarter.
• Make sure you account for all your spending when you're budgeting for the month.
• Don't forget to account for the extra charges on your bill.
• Her absence from the meeting will need to be accounted for in the decision-making process.

verb the action of carrying out or accomplishing something

• The committee is currently actioning the recommendations put forth in the report.
• I'll start actioning the tasks on my to-do list right away.
• Let's get actioning on this project and knock it out!
• By actioning your goals, you are taking steps towards achieving success.

verb to manage or control the operation of something

adjective describing the act of managing or controlling the operation of something

• The vaccine was administrated by trained medical professionals.
• The nurse administrated the flu shot without any issues.
• I heard they administrated the test like it was no big deal.
• The new manager administrated changes to the company structure smoothly.