International Business Jargon

verb to reduce the value or worth of something

• The decision to devaluate the currency was met with mixed reactions from economists.
• I heard they're planning to devaluate our money, that's not good news.
• They're gonna devalue the dollar, man that sucks!
• His constant negative remarks devaluate the team's morale.

noun a person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or reconciliation; a mediator

adjective acting as a mediator or an intermediate agent; involving an intermediate agency or an intermediate step

• The intermediary played a crucial role in facilitating communication between the two parties.
• I prefer to use an intermediary when dealing with sensitive matters.
• The intermediary hooked us up with a sweet deal on the new apartment.
• Trust is like an intermediary that bridges the gap between two hearts.

noun a person who is a citizen of more than one country

adjective relating to or involving two or more countries

• The company has expanded its operations to an international level.
• She loves to travel and experience different international cultures.
• I heard that new restaurant serves some bomb international cuisine.
• Learning a new language can open up a whole new international world for you.