Advanced Phrasal Verbs (Business context)

B2 Level- Advanced Professional English

TL;DR - Key Takeaways Quick overview before you read
  • Phrasal verbs are essential for professional business communication and help you sound more natural and confident in corporate settings.
  • Key business phrasal verbs include "draw up" (create documents), "phase out" (gradually eliminate), and "buy out" (purchase ownership or shares).
  • Financial phrasal verbs like "break even" (income equals expenses) and "scale up" (increase operations) are commonly used in business discussions.
  • Deal-related phrasal verbs such as "fall through" (plans fail), "roll out" (launch something new), and "thrash out" (discuss thoroughly) appear frequently in negotiations and project management.
Advanced Phrasal Verbs - Business Context

Advanced Phrasal Verbs

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Introduction

Phrasal verbs are essential in business English, adding nuance and professionalism to your communication. This guide covers advanced phrasal verbs commonly used in corporate settings, from negotiations to project management. Master these to sound more natural and confident in professional contexts.

Essential Business Phrasal Verbs

Draw up

To create or prepare a formal document, contract, or plan

Example: "Our legal team will draw up the contract by Friday so we can review it before the meeting."

Phase out

To gradually eliminate or discontinue something over time

Example: "The company decided to phase out the old software system over the next six months."

Buy out

To purchase someone's share or the entire ownership of a company

Example: "The corporation plans to buy out its smaller competitor to expand market share."

Fall through

When a plan or deal fails to happen or be completed

Example: "Unfortunately, the merger fell through due to regulatory concerns."

Step down

To resign or leave a position of authority or responsibility

Example: "The CEO announced she will step down at the end of the fiscal year."

Scale up

To increase the size, capacity, or scope of operations

Example: "After receiving funding, we're ready to scale up production significantly."

Roll out

To introduce or launch a new product, service, or initiative

Example: "We'll roll out the new employee training program across all departments next quarter."

Break even

To reach a point where income equals expenses (no profit or loss)

Example: "The startup expects to break even within the first 18 months of operation."

Turn around

To transform a failing business into a successful one

Example: "The new management team successfully turned around the company's declining performance."

Thrash out

To discuss something thoroughly until reaching an agreement

Example: "We need to thrash out the details of the partnership agreement before moving forward."

Test Your Knowledge

1. The legal department needs to _____ a new contract for our suppliers.

2. After years of losses, the company finally managed to _____ last year.

3. We're planning to _____ production to meet the increased demand.

4. The merger negotiations _____ when the two parties couldn't agree on the price.

5. The board decided to _____ the outdated product line over the next two years.

6. The investment firm wants to _____ the smaller competitors and consolidate the market.

7. We'll _____ the new software system across all offices starting next month.

8. The negotiating teams will meet tomorrow to _____ the final terms of the agreement.

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