Vocabulary
Business Meeting Phrasal Verbs
The 80 phrasal verbs professionals use in meetings — grouped by theme, with meanings, examples, and conversation questions to practise with.
Managing Topics & Agenda
Phrasal verbs for opening discussions, keeping meetings on track, and closing them professionally.
Reviewing & Investigating
Phrasal verbs for checking work, researching problems, and supporting arguments with evidence.
Taking Action
Phrasal verbs for completing tasks, solving problems, brainstorming solutions, and following through.
Scheduling & Planning
Phrasal verbs for organising, rescheduling, postponing, and documenting meetings and agreements.
Roles & Responsibility
Phrasal verbs for leadership transitions, accepting responsibilities, and delegating control.
Communication & Presence
Phrasal verbs for presenting ideas clearly, expressing opinions, and managing your professional image.
Decision-Making & Priorities
Phrasal verbs for comparing options, narrowing choices, and deciding what deserves attention first.
Negotiation & Compromise
Phrasal verbs for pressing a point, easing tension, and reaching workable agreements.
Clients & Stakeholders
Phrasal verbs for keeping external conversations moving and managing important relationships professionally.
Documentation & Minutes
Phrasal verbs for recording decisions, distributing documents, and keeping written follow-up organised.
Reporting & Performance
Phrasal verbs for highlighting findings, explaining results, and evaluating whether standards are being met.
Strategy & Roadmapping
Phrasal verbs for shaping plans, sequencing work, and preparing the next move.
Rollout & Implementation
Phrasal verbs for launching changes, testing systems, and expanding what works.
Risk & Compliance
Phrasal verbs for preventing problems, tightening controls, and reducing exposure.
Escalation & Intervention
Phrasal verbs for stepping in, involving specialists, and resolving situations before they grow.
Resources & Capacity
Phrasal verbs for protecting time, reducing load, and making better use of limited resources.