Business Transactions

verb to take and use something that belongs to someone else with the intention of returning it

• I had to borrow a book from the library for my research paper.
• Can I borrow your pen for a minute?
• I'll just borrow some cash from my friend and pay them back later.
• She tends to borrow ideas from other artists and make them her own.

noun the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed

adjective confirming or verifying

• Please provide a written confirmation of your attendance to the event.
• Can you send me a quick confirmation that you'll be there?
• I need a solid confirmation from you before I can finalize the plans.
• His smile was the confirmation she needed that everything would be okay.

noun a means by which goods or services are exchanged, typically one that is widely accepted and used

• A medium of exchange is any item or verifiable record that is widely accepted in exchange for goods and services.
• Cash is the most common medium of exchange for everyday transactions.
• I'll trade you my medium of exchange for that cool t-shirt.
• Time is often considered a medium of exchange, as we trade our time for money or experiences.

verb to give someone money that is owed for work, goods, or a debt

adjective having already been paid for

• The invoice has been paid in full.
• I finally paid off my credit card bill.
• I'll pay you back for the pizza later.
• Hard work always pays off in the end.

noun a sum of money paid or a bill settled

• The payment for the goods must be made in full before delivery.
• Don't worry, I'll make the payment for the tickets online.
• I'll Venmo you the payment for the pizza later.
• Hard work is the payment for success.

noun an unresolved or undecided matter

adjective awaiting a conclusion or decision; unresolved or undecided

• The decision on the merger is pending approval from the board of directors.
• I have a few pending tasks to complete before the end of the day.
• I can't hang out tonight, I have some pending stuff to take care of.
• The outcome of the election is pending, and everyone is on edge waiting for the results.

noun the act of buying something

verb to buy something

• The customer decided to make a purchase after carefully considering all the options.
• I'm thinking about making a purchase on this new phone.
• I splurged on a new pair of sneakers - it was an impulse purchase.
• Investing in education is a purchase that pays off in the long run.

verb to exchange goods or services for money

• The company plans to sell their new product through various distribution channels.
• I'm looking to sell my old furniture online to make some extra cash.
• I'm trying to sell these concert tickets before the show sells out.
• She has a way of selling her ideas to the team effortlessly.

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

• The company is focused on selling high-quality products to its customers.
• I heard that Sarah is selling her old car to buy a new one.
• I'm thinking of selling some of my stuff to make some extra cash.
• She's really good at selling herself in job interviews.

noun an instruction or directive that is consistently followed

• I have set up a standing order to automatically transfer funds to my savings account each month.
• I've arranged a standing order to send money to my mom every payday.
• I've got a standing order to move money into my rainy day fund.
• His dedication to volunteer work is like a standing order of kindness that never stops giving.

noun the act of moving something to the front or forefront

verb present participle of the verb 'front', which means to face or be positioned towards the front

adjective describing something that is positioned at the front or forefront

adverb in a manner that emphasizes being at the front or forefront

• Fronting in the business world can help create a positive first impression.
• Stop fronting and just be yourself around me.
• She's always fronting like she's so cool.
• His fronting of confidence hides his true insecurities.

noun a small amount of money, typically not enough for a particular purpose

• The company refused to accept the project for such short money.
• I'm not doing all that work for short money.
• I ain't working for short money, it's not worth it.
• Don't sell yourself short, know your worth and don't settle for short money.

noun a type of promissory note or negotiable instrument used in business transactions

• The accommodation paper outlines the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.
• Make sure you read through the accommodation paper before signing anything.
• I skimmed through the accommodation paper and everything seems good to me.
• The accommodation paper acts as a roadmap for your stay in the new city.

noun a document detailing the items sold and the prices at which they were sold

• The company announced an account sale to boost revenue for the quarter.
• I heard there's an account sale happening at the store next week.
• I'm thinking of checking out that account sale at the mall, wanna come?
• His decision to accept the account sale offer was like signing a deal with the devil.