Management Jargon

verb to explain or discuss something in excessive detail or to excess

• The professor continued to belabor the point in order to ensure all students understood the concept.
• I wish my boss wouldn't belabor every minor detail during our team meetings.
• Stop belaboring the issue and just get to the point already.
• She belabored the painting until every stroke was perfect, not wanting to leave any detail unfinished.

noun a state of overflowing or overflowing with emotion

adjective very angry or agitated

• The pot on the stove was boiling over with hot water.
• I almost forgot about the pasta on the stove, it was boiling over!
• The tension between them was boiling over and they ended up in a heated argument.
• His anger was boiling over as he struggled to keep his emotions in check.

noun a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration

adjective used to describe something related to making a decision

• The board members made a unanimous decision to proceed with the merger.
• I finally made a decision on which car to buy after weeks of research.
• I'm still on the fence about my decision to quit my job and travel the world.
• Sometimes in life, you have to make a decision to close one door in order to open another.

verb to move in a circular path or pattern

adverb in a circular motion or pattern

• The researchers spent hours trying to solve the problem, but it felt like they were just going around in circles.
• I feel like I'm going around in circles with this math homework.
• Stop going around in circles and just make a decision already!
• Her mind was racing with thoughts, causing her to go around in circles trying to make sense of everything.

noun a military unit typically consisting of a number of battalions

verb to organize or control strictly

• The military regiment was known for its strict discipline and precision.
• My dad was in the same regiment as yours when they were both in the army.
• I can't believe we have to do another round of drills with the regiment today.
• She runs her household like a strict regiment, with everything planned out in advance.

noun the act of guiding or directing a ship, vehicle, or aircraft

adjective relating to the act of guiding or directing

• The driver adjusted the steering wheel to navigate the sharp turn.
• I need to get my steering checked because it's making a weird noise.
• I can't believe he's trying to steer the conversation towards his own agenda.
• She took the lead in steering the project towards success.

noun the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

verb to have and be able to use (power or influence)

• As the CEO, she was able to wield authority over all decision-making processes.
• The teacher always wields authority in the classroom.
• Don't mess with him, he knows how to wield authority.
• The king was able to wield authority like a sword, cutting through any opposition.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of an action

• The organization's financial records were all over the shop, making it difficult to track expenses.
• Her notes were all over the shop, I couldn't make sense of them.
• His dance moves were all over the shop, but it was entertaining to watch.
• The team's strategy was all over the shop, they lacked a clear direction.