[영단어] 하루에 5개이상 Study Challenge - 10/10/2020

1. micromanage

- a negative word co-workders might use to discuss the behavior of controlling bosses. to manage them on a micro level

- i.e.) Jay is a good boss, he does not micromanage her team

 

2. streamline

- to simplify the process, thereby getting rid of unnecessary work

- i.e.) we need to streamline the archiving process, far too many files are getting lost

 

3. align

- ensuring that different departments are working towards the same goals, and not accidentally working against each other

- i.e.) I think we need to align with the customer service department on this issue

 

4. going forward

- it's a more formal way to say "from now onwards"

- i.e.) going forward, I want you to work on your time management

- i.e.) we need to find out if increasing the budget will be sustainable going forward

5. let go

- it's a gentle way of discussing employees being fired or made redundant

- i.e.) we need to let Simon go, he has been very late almost every day this month

- i.e.) due to the budget cuts, half of the video team has been let go

 

6. close of play

- end of the working day

- i.e.) we're going to need the report by close of play Wednesday

 

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