Retail Sales Terminology

noun the act of putting things in a particular sequence or arrangement

verb to give a command or instruction for something to be made, supplied, or delivered

• The process of ordering supplies for the office is done through our online procurement system.
• I'm ordering pizza for dinner tonight, want anything?
• I'm thinking of ordering some takeout, you in?
• Ordering our thoughts and priorities can help us stay focused and organized.

noun the act of promoting or being promoted; advancement in rank or position

verb to raise to a higher rank or position; to advance or improve

adjective relating to or involving promotion

• The company announced a new promotion for its products.
• I heard Sarah got a promotion at work, she must be thrilled!
• I'm gunning for that promotion, I've been putting in the work.
• His promotion to team captain symbolized his leadership skills.

noun an act or period of continuous use, operation, or employment of something

verb move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time

• The company runs a tight ship when it comes to quality control.
• She always runs late to our meetings.
• He runs the show at the office.
• His creativity runs wild when he's in the zone.

adjective bad-tempered and unfriendly; sullen and rude in manner

• The surly customer refused to speak to the manager.
• Why is he always so surly in the mornings?
• Don't be so surly, dude. Chill out.
• The storm clouds gathered, casting a surly shadow over the town.

noun a large container, typically made of metal or plastic, used for holding liquids such as water, chemicals, or food

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• The company is required to pay the VAT on all sales transactions.
• Don't forget to add the VAT when calculating the total cost.
• I can't believe how much VAT they charge on these products!
• The VAT on his emotions seemed to be increasing as the conversation went on.