noun the act of purchasing or acquiring something, especially with the understanding or agreement of a group or organization

verb to purchase or acquire something, especially with the understanding or agreement of a group or organization

  • Before making a decision, we need to get everyone's buy in on the new project proposal.
  • I'm not sure if everyone will buy in to the idea of changing the office layout.
  • I'm trying to convince my friends to buy in on going to the concert with me.
  • In order for the plan to succeed, we must have the full buy in of all team members.

noun Correlative can also be used as a noun to refer to a word or phrase that is paired with another to convey a specific meaning or relationship.

adjective Correlative is an adjective that describes a relationship between two or more things that are mutually dependent or complementary.

  • The correlative relationship between income and education level is well-documented in economic studies.
  • There's a correlative link between eating junk food and feeling sluggish.
  • Dude, there's like a correlative vibe between wearing a snapback and listening to hip hop.
  • The artist believed there was a correlative connection between colors and emotions in her paintings.

verb to cause something to extend from a particular point or area

adverb in a way that extends or stretches out

  • The lawyer was able to draw out the key points of the witness's testimony during cross-examination.
  • I can't believe how long it takes for my mom to draw out a story when she's telling it.
  • Let's draw out our plans for the weekend over coffee tomorrow.
  • The artist was able to draw out the emotions of the subject in their portrait.

noun the process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution

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  • The implementation of the new policy will require careful planning and coordination.
  • We need to figure out how to make the implementation of this project run smoothly.
  • Let's get the ball rolling on the implementation of our new marketing strategy.
  • The implementation of her ideas transformed the company into a thriving business.

adjective not sensible or realistic; not suitable for a particular purpose

  • The proposed solution is impractical due to budget constraints.
  • Wearing high heels to hike would be totally impractical.
  • Using a fork to eat soup is just plain impractical.
  • Holding onto grudges is like carrying around an impractical burden.

noun a person who is pampered or overprotected

verb to treat someone with an excessive amount of care or attention

  • It is not advisable to mollycoddle children as it may hinder their development.
  • Stop mollycoddling him, he needs to learn to do things on his own.
  • She's always mollycoddling her dog, treating him like a baby.
  • The government should not mollycoddle industries that are failing, they need to adapt to survive.

verb to join or put together in a pair

adjective forming a pair or pairs

  • The scientists paired the control group with the experimental group for comparison.
  • We should pair up and work on this project together.
  • Let's pair up and grab some lunch.
  • The artist paired contrasting colors to create a visually striking painting.

noun the state or quality of being productive, or the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

  • Improving productivity in the workplace is a key focus for many organizations.
  • I find that listening to music boosts my productivity when I'm working.
  • Let's hustle and get this project done to increase our productivity.
  • Time management is the key to unlocking higher levels of productivity in our daily lives.

noun a brief period of time during which an activity is stopped or interrupted

adverb used to indicate a temporary suspension of activity

  • The teacher gave the student a time out for misbehaving in class.
  • I had to take a time out from studying to grab a snack.
  • My mom put me in a time out for coming home past curfew.
  • Sometimes we all need to take a time out to recharge and relax.

noun a gerund or verbal noun that refers to the act of focusing on a single task or activity at a time

  • Monotasking is the practice of focusing on one task at a time without distractions.
  • I find that monotasking helps me be more productive than multitasking.
  • I'm trying out this new thing called monotasking to see if it improves my efficiency.
  • In a world filled with distractions, monotasking is like a breath of fresh air for your productivity.

noun a slang term used in gaming to refer to the act of weakening or reducing the power of a weapon or character

  • The developers announced they would be nerfing several overpowered abilities in the next patch.
  • I heard they're nerfing the sniper rifle in the upcoming update.
  • Stop nerfing my favorite character, it's not fair!
  • She felt like life was constantly nerfing her progress, making it harder to succeed.

adverb in a way that can be acted upon or pursued legally

  • The report provided actionably insights for improving the company's marketing strategy.
  • She gave me some actionably good advice on how to ace the interview.
  • I need some actionably cool ideas for my new project.
  • His words were actionably sharp, cutting through the confusion and getting straight to the point.

adjective having the ability to adapt or change in order to fit new circumstances or conditions

  • The adaptative nature of the human brain allows us to learn and grow in various environments.
  • She has a very adaptative personality, always able to adjust to new situations easily.
  • His adaptative skills are on point, he can handle anything that comes his way.
  • The adaptative strategies used by the company helped them survive in a competitive market.