Economic Impact Vocabulary

noun a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause

verb to bring about or cause something to happen

• The new policy had a profound effect on the company's bottom line.
• Eating too much junk food can have a negative effect on your health.
• Dude, that new video game has such a cool special effect!
• Her words had a lasting effect on his emotions.

adjective affecting or having repercussions

• The decision to cut funding for the program had many repercussive effects on the community.
• Skipping class could have some serious repercussive consequences.
• Ditching the party had some major repercussive blowback.
• His actions had a ripple effect, causing repercussive waves throughout the organization.

noun a grip or control that is so tight it chokes or suffocates

verb to grip or control tightly to the point of choking or suffocating

• The company had a stranglehold on the market, controlling over 80% of the industry.
• The big tech giants have a stranglehold on the social media platforms.
• The mob boss had a stranglehold on the neighborhood, making sure everyone paid their dues.
• Her anxiety had a stranglehold on her, making it hard to focus on anything else.

noun a residential area on the outskirts of a city or town

• The suburb is known for its well-maintained parks and tree-lined streets.
• I love living in the suburb because it's so peaceful and quiet.
• The suburb is where all the cool kids hang out.
• In the grand scheme of things, the suburb represents a sense of security and comfort.

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.

verb to clear of forests or trees

• The company plans to deforest the area in order to make room for a new housing development.
• They're going to deforest that whole area to build more houses.
• They're gonna clear-cut that place to build new stuff.
• His words seemed to deforest her confidence, leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable.

noun A portmanteau of 'Brexit' and 'existence', referring to the ongoing existence or state of being post-Brexit.

• The concept of Brexistence is a complex issue that requires careful consideration.
• Some people are still unsure about the impact of Brexistence on their daily lives.
• I heard a rumor that Brexistence might actually be a good thing in the long run.
• Navigating through the uncertainties of Brexistence feels like sailing in uncharted waters.

noun a social activism campaign in which a group of people support a business by purchasing its products in order to encourage the business to make environmentally friendly decisions

• The local business decided to participate in a carrotmob event to attract more customers.
• We should totally check out that carrotmob happening at the corner store.
• Let's hit up the carrotmob and score some sweet deals.
• The carrotmob was like a beacon of hope for the struggling business owners.

noun a term used in Ghana to describe the frequent power outages experienced in the country

• The country experienced frequent dumsor periods due to electricity shortages.
• We had to deal with dumsor again last night, the power went out for hours.
• Dumsor is really annoying, I wish the government would fix the electricity issues.
• The dumsor of uncertainty loomed over the city as the power outage continued for days.