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acknowledge /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
- acknowledge a giftEasy to acknowledge a gift, meaning to declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
- acknowledge receipt of the paymentMedium to acknowledge receipt of the payment, meaning to declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
- acknowledge the contributions of staffHard to acknowledge the contributions of staff, meaning to declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
- begrudgingly acknowledge defeatVery Hard a collocation phrase: begrudgingly acknowledge defeat
address /ˈæˌdrɛs/
- home addressEasy to home address, meaning to provide with, or send to, a home
- address customer complaints promptlyMedium to deal with or direct attention to regarding customer complaints promptly
- address the annual general meetingHard to deal with or direct attention to regarding the annual general meeting
- address the root causes of failureVery Hard to deal with or direct attention to regarding the root causes of failure
adhere /ədˈhɪr/
- adhere to the wallEasy to stick strictly to rules or policies regarding to the wall
- adhere to workplace safety rulesMedium to stick strictly to rules or policies regarding to workplace safety rules
- strictly adhere to ethical guidelinesHard describing strictly adhere to ethical guidelines (restricted to something)
- steadfastly adhere to foundational principlesVery Hard describing steadfastly adhere to foundational principles (with resolute determination)
adjourn /əˈdʒɜːrn/
- adjourn for a coffee breakEasy to adjourn for a coffee break, meaning to close at the end of a session
- adjourn the meeting until tomorrowMedium to adjourn the meeting until tomorrow, meaning to close at the end of a session
- motion to adjourn the proceedingsHard to motion to adjourn the proceedings, meaning to show, express or direct through movement
- adjourn sine dieVery Hard to adjourn sine die, meaning to close at the end of a session
administration /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
- hospital administrationEasy describing hospital administration (a health facility where patients receive treatment)
- business administration departmentMedium describing business administration department (a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it)
- streamline public administrationHard to streamline public administration, meaning to contour economically or efficiently
- company placed into administrationVery Hard to company placed into administration, meaning to be a companion to somebody
administrative /ədˈmɪnəˌstreɪtɪv/
- administrative assistantEasy describing administrative assistant (of or relating to or responsible for administration)
- handle administrative tasksMedium to manage, deal with, or operate regarding administrative tasks
- reduce administrative overhead costsHard to decrease or lessen in amount or size regarding administrative overhead costs
- navigate cumbersome administrative red tapeVery Hard to navigate cumbersome administrative red tape, meaning to travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
administrator /ədˈmɪnəˌstreɪtɚ/
- system administratorEasy describing system administrator (instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity)
- database administrator dutiesMedium describing database administrator duties (an organized body of related information)
- network administrator certificationsHard to network administrator certifications, meaning to communicate with and within a group
- court-appointed insolvency administratorVery Hard a collocation phrase: court-appointed insolvency administrator
agenda /əˈdʒendə/
- items on the agendaEasy describing items on the agenda (a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list)
- set the executive meeting agendaMedium to establish or arrange in a specific position regarding the executive meeting agenda
- adopt a proactive reform agendaHard to adopt a proactive reform agenda, meaning to choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- harbor an insidious hidden agendaVery Hard to harbor an insidious hidden agenda, meaning to maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
agreement /əˈɡriːmənt/
- sign an agreementEasy to formally approve or endorse with a signature regarding an agreement
- reach a tentative agreementMedium to achieve or arrive at an agreement or state regarding a tentative agreement
- breach of confidentiality agreementHard to breach of confidentiality agreement, meaning to act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
- tacit non-compete agreementVery Hard describing tacit non-compete agreement (implied by or inferred from actions or statements)
- non-disclosure agreementHard a collocation phrase: non-disclosure agreement
alarm /əˈlɑrm/
- set the alarm for sixEasy to establish or arrange in a specific position regarding the alarm for six
- install a fire alarm systemMedium to install a fire alarm system, meaning to set up for use
- sound the alarm over fiscal deficitHard to sound the alarm over fiscal deficit, meaning to appear in a certain way
- false alarm caused unnecessary panicVery Hard describing false alarm caused unnecessary panic (not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality)
allocate /ˈæləkeɪt/
- allocate time wiselyEasy to allocate time wisely, meaning to distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- allocate funds for staff developmentMedium to allocate funds for staff development, meaning to distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- allocate scarce capital efficientlyHard to allocate scarce capital efficiently, meaning to distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- misallocate resources due to political expediencyVery Hard a collocation phrase: misallocate resources due to political expediency
announcement /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
- hear an announcementEasy to hear an announcement, meaning to perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
- make an important public announcementMedium to create, produce, or cause regarding an important public announcement
- official regulatory announcementHard describing official regulatory announcement (a worker who holds or is invested with an office)
- bombshell policy announcementVery Hard describing bombshell policy announcement (an entertainer who has a sensational effect)
applicant /ˈæplɪkənt/
- job applicantEasy to job applicant, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- interview qualified applicantsMedium to interview qualified applicants, meaning to conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
- screen applicant credentials thoroughlyHard to screen applicant credentials thoroughly, meaning to test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
- whittle down applicants to shortlisted fewVery Hard to whittle down applicants to shortlisted few, meaning to cut small bits or pare shavings from
appointment /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
- make a doctor appointmentEasy to create, produce, or cause regarding a doctor appointment
- confirm the interview appointmentMedium to confirm the interview appointment, meaning to establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
- ministerial appointment ratifiedHard describing ministerial appointment ratified (of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office)
- retain clients by prior appointment onlyVery Hard to retain clients by prior appointment only, meaning to hold back within
appraise /əˈpreɪz/
- appraise the value of a houseEasy to appraise the value of a house, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- appraise staff performance objectivelyMedium to appraise staff performance objectively, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- expertly appraise commercial collateral assetsHard describing expertly appraise commercial collateral assets (in an expert manner)
- appraise geopolitical risk exposureVery Hard to appraise geopolitical risk exposure, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
archive /ˈɑrˌkaɪv/
- search the archiveEasy to search the archive, meaning to try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
- archive old company emailsMedium to archive old company emails, meaning to put into an archive
- historical archive digitization projectHard describing historical archive digitization project (of or relating to the study of history)
- consigned to archival oblivionVery Hard to consigned to archival oblivion, meaning to commit forever; commit irrevocably
assemble /əˈsembl/
- assemble furnitureEasy to assemble furniture, meaning to create by putting components or members together
- assemble the project teamMedium to assemble the project team, meaning to create by putting components or members together
- assemble components on the production lineHard to assemble components on the production line, meaning to create by putting components or members together
- assemble conclusive forensic evidenceVery Hard to assemble conclusive forensic evidence, meaning to create by putting components or members together
assess /əˈses/
- assess the costEasy to assess the cost, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- assess applicant qualificationsMedium to assess applicant qualifications, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- assess macroeconomic impact of tariffsHard to assess macroeconomic impact of tariffs, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- dispassionately assess risk exposureVery Hard describing dispassionately assess risk exposure (in an impartially dispassionate manner)
assistant /əˈsɪstənt/
- sales assistantEasy describing sales assistant (income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time)
- executive administrative assistantMedium describing executive administrative assistant (a person responsible for the administration of a business)
- assistant professor of economicsHard describing assistant professor of economics (a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose)
- trusted assistant to the CEOVery Hard to trusted assistant to the CEO, meaning to have confidence or faith in
attach /əˈtætʃ/
- attach a fileEasy to attach a file, meaning to cause to be attached
- attach the invoice to the emailMedium to attach the invoice to the email, meaning to cause to be attached
- attach strict conditions to the bailoutHard to attach strict conditions to the bailout, meaning to cause to be attached
- attach great significance to probityVery Hard to attach great significance to probity, meaning to cause to be attached
attachment /əˈtætʃmənt/
- email attachmentEasy to email attachment, meaning to communicate electronically on the computer
- open the document attachmentMedium to make available or start operations regarding the document attachment
- emotional attachment to outdated methodsHard describing emotional attachment to outdated methods (determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason)
- attachment of earnings order by courtVery Hard describing attachment of earnings order by court (a feeling of affection for a person or an institution)
authorize /ˈɔːθəraɪz/
- authorize paymentEasy to authorize payment, meaning to grant authorization or clearance for
- authorize the release of fundsMedium to authorize the release of funds, meaning to grant authorization or clearance for
- legally authorize representatives to signHard describing legally authorize representatives to sign (by law; conforming to the law)
- strictly authorize within statutory limitsVery Hard describing strictly authorize within statutory limits (restricted to something)
awareness /əˈwernəs/
- raise public awarenessEasy to raise public awareness, meaning to raise the level or amount of something
- brand awareness marketing campaignMedium to brand awareness marketing campaign, meaning to burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals
- situational awareness in crisisHard a collocation phrase: situational awareness in crisis
- foster acute risk awareness at all levelsVery Hard to foster acute risk awareness at all levels, meaning to promote the growth of
badge /bædʒ/
- wear a name badgeEasy to have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding a name badge
- employee security badge scannerMedium describing employee security badge scanner (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
- badge of honor for public serviceHard to badge of honor for public service, meaning to put a badge on
- wear adversity as a badge of resilienceVery Hard to have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding adversity as a badge of resilience
banquet /ˈbæŋkwɪt/
- banquet dinnerEasy to banquet dinner, meaning to provide a feast or banquet for
- reserve banquet hall for the summitMedium to reserve banquet hall for the summit, meaning to hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
- official state banquet for dignitariesHard describing official state banquet for dignitaries (a worker who holds or is invested with an office)
- sumptuous awards banquet concludedVery Hard describing sumptuous awards banquet concluded (rich and superior in quality)
benchmark /ˈbentʃmɑːrk/
- set a benchmarkEasy to establish or arrange in a specific position regarding a benchmark
- benchmark against rivalsMedium describing benchmark against rivals (a standard by which something can be measured or judged)
- established benchmark interest rateHard to established benchmark interest rate, meaning to set up or found
- gold standard benchmark for excellenceVery Hard describing gold standard benchmark for excellence (coins made of gold)
benefit /ˈbenɪfɪt/
- health benefitsEasy describing health benefits (a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease)
- employee benefit package detailsMedium describing employee benefit package details (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
- give benefit of the doubtHard to provide or present something regarding benefit of the doubt
- reap disproportionate benefits from monopoliesVery Hard to reap disproportionate benefits from monopolies, meaning to gather, as of natural products
beside /bɪˈsaɪd/
- sit beside meEasy to sit beside me, meaning to be seated
- stand beside loyal partnersMedium to endure, maintain position, or remain upright regarding beside loyal partners
- beside the point in arbitrationHard a collocation phrase: beside the point in arbitration
- beside oneself with righteous indignationVery Hard a collocation phrase: beside oneself with righteous indignation
bin /bɪn/
- rubbish binEasy to rubbish bin, meaning to attack strongly
- recycling bin in officeMedium to recycling bin in office, meaning to cause to repeat a cycle
- toss proposals into the binHard to toss proposals into the bin, meaning to throw or toss with a light motion
- consigned to the dust bin of historyVery Hard to consigned to the dust bin of history, meaning to commit forever; commit irrevocably
boardroom /ˈbɔrˌdrum/
- modern executive boardroomEasy describing modern executive boardroom (a contemporary person)
- gather in the boardroomMedium to gather in the boardroom, meaning to assemble or get together
- boardroom dynamics and tensionsHard describing boardroom dynamics and tensions (a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company))
- boardroom coup against the leadershipVery Hard describing boardroom coup against the leadership (a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company))
briefcase /ˈbrifˌkeɪs/
- carry a leather briefcaseEasy to carry a leather briefcase, meaning to move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
- leave the briefcase in the officeMedium to leave the briefcase in the office, meaning to go away from a place
- secure document briefcase with lockHard to secure document briefcase with lock, meaning to get by special effort
- open the metaphorical nuclear briefcaseVery Hard to make available or start operations regarding the metaphorical nuclear briefcase
bulletin /ˈbʊlɪtən/
- read the school news bulletinEasy to look at and comprehend written text regarding the school news bulletin
- post notices on the staff bulletin boardMedium to post notices on the staff bulletin board, meaning to affix in a public place or for public notice
- advisory weather warning bulletinHard describing advisory weather warning bulletin (an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat)
- special bulletin interrupting the broadcastVery Hard describing special bulletin interrupting the broadcast (a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising)
busy /ˈbɪzi/
- busy kitchen during dinnerEasy to busy kitchen during dinner, meaning to keep busy with
- busy daily schedule full of callsMedium to busy daily schedule full of calls, meaning to keep busy with
- busy phone line tone repeatedlyHard to busy phone line tone repeatedly, meaning to keep busy with
- busy as a bee preparing reportsVery Hard to busy as a bee preparing reports, meaning to keep busy with
cabinet /ˈkæbənət/
- wooden kitchen storage cabinetEasy describing wooden kitchen storage cabinet (made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood)
- lock office filing cabinet securelyMedium to lock office filing cabinet securely, meaning to fasten with a lock
- hold an extraordinary cabinet meetingHard to organize, conduct, or retain regarding an extraordinary cabinet meeting
- sweeping ministerial cabinet reshuffleVery Hard to sweeping ministerial cabinet reshuffle, meaning to sweep across or over
calendar /ˈkæləndɚ/
- hang wall calendar in bedroomEasy to hang wall calendar in bedroom, meaning to be suspended or hanging
- schedule meeting on shared calendarMedium to schedule meeting on shared calendar, meaning to plan for an activity or event
- synchronize fiscal calendar with tax yearHard to synchronize fiscal calendar with tax year, meaning to make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
- clear one's entire calendar for crisisVery Hard to clear one's entire calendar for crisis, meaning to rid of obstructions
caller /ˈkɔlɚ/
- unknown phone caller IDEasy describing unknown phone caller ID (an unknown and unexplored region)
- put caller on hold politelyMedium to put caller on hold politely, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
- log frequent caller complaint detailsHard to log frequent caller complaint details, meaning to enter into a log, as on ships and planes
- trace malicious nuisance caller locationVery Hard to trace malicious nuisance caller location, meaning to follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
cancel /ˈkænsl/
- cancel hotel room bookingEasy to cancel hotel room booking, meaning to postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
- cancel scheduled team meetingMedium to cancel scheduled team meeting, meaning to postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
- cancel out opposing trade effectsHard to cancel out opposing trade effects, meaning to postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
- cancel culture backlash onlineVery Hard to cancel culture backlash online, meaning to postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
candidate /ˈkændɪdət/
- job interview applicant candidateEasy to job interview applicant candidate, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- shortlist qualified employment candidatesMedium to shortlist qualified employment candidates, meaning to put someone or something on a short list
- leading candidate for chief executiveHard to leading candidate for chief executive, meaning to take somebody somewhere
- dark horse candidate emerges victoriousVery Hard describing dark horse candidate emerges victorious (absence of light or illumination)
cartridge /ˈkɑrtrədʒ/
- replace desk printer ink cartridgeEasy to replace desk printer ink cartridge, meaning to substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
- install high-yield laser toner cartridgeMedium to install high-yield laser toner cartridge, meaning to set up for use
- safely recycle depleted toner cartridgesHard describing safely recycle depleted toner cartridges (with safety; in a safe manner)
- industrial cartridge filtration membrane unitVery Hard describing industrial cartridge filtration membrane unit (of or relating to or resulting from industry)
chair /tʃɛr/
- sit comfortably in armchair desk chairEasy to sit comfortably in armchair desk chair, meaning to be seated
- chair the weekly departmental sync meetingMedium to chair the weekly departmental sync meeting, meaning to act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university
- hold an endowed academic research chairHard to organize, conduct, or retain regarding an endowed academic research chair
- occupy the chair of judicial inquiryVery Hard to occupy the chair of judicial inquiry, meaning to keep busy with
circulate /ˈsɝkjəˌleɪt/
- blood circulates rhythmically throughout human bodyEasy to blood circulates rhythmically throughout human body, meaning to smear with blood, as in a hunting initiation rite, where the face of a person is smeared with the blood of the kill
- circulate internal policy memo to all departmentsMedium to circulate internal policy memo to all departments, meaning to become widely known and passed on
- circulate malicious unsubstantiated rumors onlineHard to circulate malicious unsubstantiated rumors online, meaning to become widely known and passed on
- illicit counterfeit currency continues to circulate freelyVery Hard describing illicit counterfeit currency continues to circulate freely (contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention)
clerical /ˈklerɪkl/
- perform basic routine clerical filing dutiesEasy to perform basic routine clerical filing duties, meaning to carry out or perform an action
- rectify minor clerical typographic administrative errorMedium to rectify minor clerical typographic administrative error, meaning to math: determine the length of
- negotiate clerical staff collective bargaining rightsHard to discuss terms to reach an agreement regarding clerical staff collective bargaining rights
- fatal clerical oversight leading to case dismissalVery Hard describing fatal clerical oversight leading to case dismissal (bringing death)
clerk /klɝk/
- ask the grocery retail store clerkEasy to make a request or inquiry regarding the grocery retail store clerk
- file formal motions with the court clerkMedium to officially submit or record regarding formal motions with the court clerk
- serve as confidential judicial law clerkHard to serve as confidential judicial law clerk, meaning to serve a purpose, role, or function
- experienced desk clerk detecting forged credentialsVery Hard to experienced desk clerk detecting forged credentials, meaning to go or live through
clip /klɪp/
- fasten invoices together with metal paper clipEasy to fasten invoices together with metal paper clip, meaning to cause to be firmly attached
- share a brief promotional video product clipMedium to share a brief promotional video product clip, meaning to have in common
- clip discount coupons to save grocery moneyHard to clip discount coupons to save grocery money, meaning to sever or remove by pinching or snipping
- march forward at a relentless brisk clipVery Hard to march forward at a relentless brisk clip, meaning to march in a procession
clock /klɑk/
- check the hanging living room wall clockEasy to check the hanging living room wall clock, meaning to examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
- punch the time clock upon office arrivalMedium to punch the time clock upon office arrival, meaning to deliver a quick blow to
- race desperately against the relentless ticking clockHard to race desperately against the relentless ticking clock, meaning to move fast
- futile yearning to turn the clock backVery Hard describing futile yearning to turn the clock back (producing no result or effect)
collaborate /kəˈlæbəreɪt/
- collaborate with classmates on science projectEasy to collaborate with classmates on science project, meaning to work together on a common enterprise of project
- collaborate cross-functionally across departmentsMedium to collaborate cross-functionally across departments, meaning to work together on a common enterprise of project
- collaborate closely with antitrust regulatory agenciesHard to collaborate closely with antitrust regulatory agencies, meaning to work together on a common enterprise of project
- collaborate treasonously with occupying foreign forcesVery Hard to collaborate treasonously with occupying foreign forces, meaning to work together on a common enterprise of project
commute /kəˈmjuːt/
- enjoy a short daily bicycle commute to schoolEasy to enjoy a short daily bicycle commute to school, meaning to derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
- commute to metropolitan downtown by electric commuter trainMedium to commute to metropolitan downtown by electric commuter train, meaning to exchange positions without a change in value
- constitutional executive power to commute draconian criminal sentencesHard describing constitutional executive power to commute draconian criminal sentences (a regular walk taken as a form of exercise)
- endure a soul-crushing two-hour daily reverse commuteVery Hard to endure a soul-crushing two-hour daily reverse commute, meaning to put up with something or somebody unpleasant
- daily commuteMedium describing daily commute (a newspaper that is published every day)
- frequent commuterMedium to frequent commuter, meaning to do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
comply /kəmˈplaɪ/
- comply with school library quiet rulesEasy to act in accordance with rules regarding with school library quiet rules
- comply rigorously with industrial occupational safety standardsMedium to act in accordance with rules regarding rigorously with industrial occupational safety standards
- comply with statutory greenhouse gas emission ceilingsHard to act in accordance with rules regarding with statutory greenhouse gas emission ceilings
- obstinately refuse to comply with judicial subpoenasVery Hard describing obstinately refuse to comply with judicial subpoenas (in a stubborn unregenerate manner)
compromise /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
- reach a fair and friendly compromiseEasy to achieve or arrive at an agreement or state regarding a fair and friendly compromise
- compromise reasonably on product delivery schedule deadlinesMedium to compromise reasonably on product delivery schedule deadlines, meaning to make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
- compromise internal network cybersecurity infrastructure inadvertentlyHard to compromise internal network cybersecurity infrastructure inadvertently, meaning to make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
- steadfastly refuse to compromise on bedrock ethical principlesVery Hard describing steadfastly refuse to compromise on bedrock ethical principles (with resolute determination)
confirm /kənˈfɜːrm/
- confirm flight booking details via phone callEasy to confirm flight booking details via phone call, meaning to establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
- confirm meeting attendance via return electronic mailMedium to confirm meeting attendance via return electronic mail, meaning to establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
- confirm judicial nomination following grueling confirmation hearingHard to confirm judicial nomination following grueling confirmation hearing, meaning to establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
- confirm worst paranoid suspicions with chilling documentary accuracyVery Hard to confirm worst paranoid suspicions with chilling documentary accuracy, meaning to establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
convene /kənˈviːn/
- convene a meetingEasy to convene a meeting, meaning to meet formally
- convene the committeeMedium to convene the committee, meaning to meet formally
- convene an emergency sessionHard to convene an emergency session, meaning to meet formally
- convene a plenary assemblyVery Hard to convene a plenary assembly, meaning to meet formally
coordinate /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/
- coordinate the scheduleEasy to coordinate the schedule, meaning to bring order and organization to
- coordinate project activitiesMedium to coordinate project activities, meaning to bring order and organization to
- coordinate logistical operationsHard to coordinate logistical operations, meaning to bring order and organization to
- coordinate efforts to mitigate risksVery Hard to coordinate efforts to mitigate risks, meaning to bring order and organization to
copier /ˈkɑpiɚ/
- use the copierEasy to use the copier, meaning to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
- office copier paperMedium describing office copier paper (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed)
- high-speed digital copierHard describing high-speed digital copier (operating at high speed)
- multifunction copier lease agreementVery Hard a collocation phrase: multifunction copier lease agreement
copy /ˈkɑpi/
- copy a documentEasy to copy a document, meaning to copy down as is
- hard copy of the reportMedium describing hard copy of the report (not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure)
- certified true copyHard to certified true copy, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
- carbon copy of one's predecessorVery Hard describing carbon copy of one's predecessor (an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds)
correction /kɚˈɛkʃən/
- make a correctionEasy to create, produce, or cause regarding a correction
- error correction in the spreadsheetMedium describing error correction in the spreadsheet (a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention)
- market correction in equitiesHard to market correction in equities, meaning to engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of
- course correction to avert disasterVery Hard to course correction to avert disaster, meaning to move swiftly through or over
correspondence /ˌkɔrəˈspɑndəns/
- email correspondenceEasy to email correspondence, meaning to communicate electronically on the computer
- business correspondenceMedium describing business correspondence (a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it)
- confidential diplomatic correspondenceHard describing confidential diplomatic correspondence (entrusted with private information and the confidence of another)
- keep up an active correspondence with scholarsVery Hard to continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding up an active correspondence with scholars
crucial /ˈkruːʃl/
- crucial stepEasy describing crucial step (of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis)
- play a crucial role in negotiationsMedium to play a crucial role in negotiations, meaning to participate in games or sport
- crucial turning point in negotiationsHard describing crucial turning point in negotiations (of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis)
- prove crucial to the ultimate outcomeVery Hard to prove crucial to the ultimate outcome, meaning to be shown or be found to be
deadline /ˈdedlaɪn/
- meet the deadlineEasy to fulfill, satisfy, or encounter regarding the deadline
- tight deadline for submissionsMedium describing tight deadline for submissions (closely constrained or constricted or constricting)
- extend the deadline by two weeksHard to extend the deadline by two weeks, meaning to extend in scope or range or area
- looming deadline hanging overheadVery Hard to looming deadline hanging overhead, meaning to come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
- registration deadlineEasy describing registration deadline (the act of enrolling)
delegate /ˈdelɪɡeɪt/
- conference delegate badgeEasy describing conference delegate badge (a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda))
- delegate tasks to team membersMedium to delegate tasks to team members, meaning to transfer power to someone
- delegate statutory authority to deputiesHard to delegate statutory authority to deputies, meaning to transfer power to someone
- delegate decision-making discretion downstreamVery Hard to delegate decision-making discretion downstream, meaning to transfer power to someone
demote /dɪˈmoʊt/
- demote an employeeEasy to demote an employee, meaning to assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
- demote someone for poor performanceMedium to demote someone for poor performance, meaning to assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
- risk being demoted to lower rankHard to risk being demoted to lower rank, meaning to expose to a chance of loss or damage
- demote to an administrative backwaterVery Hard to demote to an administrative backwater, meaning to assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
department /dɪˈpɑrtmənt/
- marketing department teamEasy to marketing department team, meaning to engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of
- department head meetingMedium describing department head meeting (a specialized division of a large organization)
- cross-department collaboration initiativeHard a collocation phrase: cross-department collaboration initiative
- siloed department mentality hindering synergyVery Hard a collocation phrase: siloed department mentality hindering synergy
departmental /dɪˌpɑrtˈmɛnəl/
- departmental meeting scheduledEasy describing departmental meeting scheduled (of or relating to a department)
- departmental budget allocationsMedium describing departmental budget allocations (of or relating to a department)
- inter-departmental liaison committeeHard a collocation phrase: inter-departmental liaison committee
- transcend petty departmental rivalriesVery Hard to transcend petty departmental rivalries, meaning to be greater in scope or size than some standard
desk /dɛsk/
- sit at the deskEasy to sit at the desk, meaning to be seated
- front desk clerk on dutyMedium to front desk clerk on duty, meaning to be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- head the commodity trading deskHard to head the commodity trading desk, meaning to to go or travel towards
- hot-desking policy introduced in officeVery Hard a collocation phrase: hot-desking policy introduced in office
detach /ˈdɪˌtætʃ/
- detach the receipt couponEasy to detach the receipt coupon, meaning to cause to become detached or separated; take off
- detach the cable from the deviceMedium to detach the cable from the device, meaning to cause to become detached or separated; take off
- detach oneself from personal biasesHard to detach oneself from personal biases, meaning to cause to become detached or separated; take off
- detach retina surgical reattachmentVery Hard to detach retina surgical reattachment, meaning to cause to become detached or separated; take off
dial /ˈdaɪəl/
- dial a phone numberEasy to dial a phone number, meaning to operate a dial to select a telephone number
- dial the direct extensionMedium to dial the direct extension, meaning to operate a dial to select a telephone number
- adjust the pressure dial gaugeHard to adjust the pressure dial gauge, meaning to alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
- dial back inflammatory rhetoric in diplomacyVery Hard to dial back inflammatory rhetoric in diplomacy, meaning to operate a dial to select a telephone number
directory /dɚˈɛktɚi/
- telephone directory listingEasy to telephone directory listing, meaning to get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
- employee corporate directory searchMedium describing employee corporate directory search (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
- root directory file permissionsHard to root directory file permissions, meaning to take root and begin to grow
- active directory federation architectureVery Hard describing active directory federation architecture (chemical agent capable of activity)
discard /dɪˈskɑːrd/
- discard old clothesEasy to discard old clothes, meaning to throw or cast away
- discard obsolete office equipmentMedium to discard obsolete office equipment, meaning to throw or cast away
- discard unviable policy optionsHard to discard unviable policy options, meaning to throw or cast away
- discard scruples in pursuit of powerVery Hard to discard scruples in pursuit of power, meaning to throw or cast away
dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/
- dismiss the class earlyEasy to dismiss the class early, meaning to bar from attention or consideration
- dismiss an employee for misconductMedium to dismiss an employee for misconduct, meaning to bar from attention or consideration
- summarily dismiss the lawsuitHard describing summarily dismiss the lawsuit (without delay; in a summary manner)
- dismiss concerns out of hand as frivolousVery Hard to dismiss concerns out of hand as frivolous, meaning to bar from attention or consideration
distraction /dɪˈstrækʃən/
- avoid phone distractionsEasy to avoid phone distractions, meaning to stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
- work in an office free of distractionMedium to work in an office free of distraction, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
- welcome distraction from tedious tasksHard to welcome distraction from tedious tasks, meaning to accept gladly
- driven to distraction by endless bureaucracyVery Hard to driven to distraction by endless bureaucracy, meaning to operate or control a vehicle
disturb /dɪˈstɝb/
- do not disturb signEasy to perform or carry out an activity regarding not disturb sign
- sorry to disturb you at workMedium describing sorry to disturb you at work (feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone)
- disturb the ecological balance of wetlandsHard to disturb the ecological balance of wetlands, meaning to move deeply
- disturb the peace with nocturnal clamorVery Hard to disturb the peace with nocturnal clamor, meaning to move deeply
document /ˈdɑkjəmɛnt/
- read the printed documentEasy to look at and comprehend written text regarding the printed document
- sign a confidential documentMedium to formally approve or endorse with a signature regarding a confidential document
- carefully document process modificationsHard describing carefully document process modifications (taking care or paying attention)
- a document of historical significanceVery Hard referring to a document of historical significance
- lay out documentsMedium to lay out documents, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
documentation /ˌdɑkjəmɛnˈteɪʃən/
- provide personal documentationEasy to supply or make available regarding personal documentation
- read the software documentationMedium to look at and comprehend written text regarding the software documentation
- maintain rigorous legal documentationHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding rigorous legal documentation
- meticulous clinical trial documentation submittedVery Hard describing meticulous clinical trial documentation submitted (marked by precise accordance with details)
door /dɔr/
- open the front doorEasy to make available or start operations regarding the front door
- knock on the office doorMedium to knock on the office door, meaning to deliver a sharp blow or push :
- behind closed doors discussionsHard describing behind closed doors discussions (the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on)
- open the door to unprecedented opportunitiesVery Hard to make available or start operations regarding the door to unprecedented opportunities
downstairs /ˈdaʊnˈstɛrz/
- go downstairs for breakfastEasy to go downstairs for breakfast, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
- downstairs conference room bookedMedium describing downstairs conference room booked (on or of lower floors of a building)
- convenient downstairs retail premisesHard describing convenient downstairs retail premises (suited to your comfort or purpose or needs)
- banished downstairs to basement officesVery Hard to banished downstairs to basement offices, meaning to expel from a community or group
draft /dræft/
- write a first draftEasy to compose or produce in written form regarding a first draft
- draft a formal proposal for the clientMedium to draft a formal proposal for the client, meaning to draw up an outline or sketch for something
- draft statutory amendments for parliamentHard to draft statutory amendments for parliament, meaning to draw up an outline or sketch for something
- bank draft payable upon presentationVery Hard to bank draft payable upon presentation, meaning to tip laterally
drawer /drɔr/
- open the desk drawerEasy to make available or start operations regarding the desk drawer
- keep stationery in the top drawerMedium to continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding stationery in the top drawer
- lockable metal filing drawer securityHard a collocation phrase: lockable metal filing drawer security
- top-drawer legal representation securedVery Hard a collocation phrase: top-drawer legal representation secured
duplicate /ˈdupləkət/
- make a duplicate keyEasy to create, produce, or cause regarding a duplicate key
- duplicate files removed to save spaceMedium to duplicate files removed to save space, meaning to make or do or perform again
- sign the agreement in duplicateHard to formally approve or endorse with a signature regarding the agreement in duplicate
- duplicate past success under changed conditionsVery Hard to duplicate past success under changed conditions, meaning to make or do or perform again
efficient /ɪˈfɪʃnt/
- efficient worker in the teamEasy describing efficient worker in the team (being effective without wasting time or effort or expense)
- fuel-efficient company vehicleMedium a collocation phrase: fuel-efficient company vehicle
- streamlined and efficient supply chainHard to streamlined and efficient supply chain, meaning to contour economically or efficiently
- semi-strong efficient market hypothesis validityVery Hard a collocation phrase: semi-strong efficient market hypothesis validity
- energy-efficientMedium a collocation phrase: energy-efficient
elevator /ˈɛləˌveɪtɚ/
- take the elevatorEasy to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding the elevator
- elevator maintenanceMedium describing elevator maintenance (lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building)
- elevator shaftHard describing elevator shaft (lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building)
- elevator pitchVery Hard describing elevator pitch (lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building)
email /ˈiːmeɪl/
- send an emailEasy to transmit or dispatch regarding an email
- email attachmentMedium to email attachment, meaning to communicate electronically on the computer
- email confirmationHard to email confirmation, meaning to communicate electronically on the computer
- bounce back email notificationVery Hard to bounce back email notification, meaning to spring back; spring away from an impact
enclose /ɪnˈkloʊz/
- enclose a photoEasy to enclose a photo, meaning to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
- please find enclosed my resumeMedium to please find enclosed my resume, meaning to give pleasure to or be pleasing to
- enclose documents for reviewHard to enclose documents for review, meaning to enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
- securely enclose sensitive invoicesVery Hard describing securely enclose sensitive invoices (in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger)
entrance /ˈɛntrəns/
- front entranceEasy to front entrance, meaning to be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- main entranceMedium describing main entrance (any very large body of (salt) water)
- entrance feeHard to entrance fee, meaning to attract; cause to be enamored
- barrier to market entranceVery Hard describing barrier to market entrance (a structure or object that impedes free movement)
envelope /ˈɛnvəˌloʊp/
- sealed envelopeEasy a paper mailing sleeve fastened shut with adhesive
- return envelopeMedium a pre-addressed mailing packet supplied for customer replies
- manila envelopeHard a large, sturdy paper packet used for storing important documents
- push the envelope in designVery Hard challenging accepted boundaries to pioneer innovative creative styles
escalator /ˈɛskəˌleɪtɚ/
- ride the escalatorEasy to ride the escalator, meaning to sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
- broken escalatorMedium to broken escalator, meaning to terminate
- maintenance of escalator systemsHard describing maintenance of escalator systems (activity involved in maintaining something in good working order)
- step off career escalatorVery Hard to step off career escalator, meaning to shift or move by taking a step
escort /ɛˈskɔrt/
- escort to the doorEasy to escort to the door, meaning to accompany as an escort
- security escort on siteMedium describing security escort on site (the state of being free from danger or injury)
- escort the VIP delegationHard to escort the VIP delegation, meaning to accompany as an escort
- armed naval escort across shipping lanesVery Hard to armed naval escort across shipping lanes, meaning to prepare oneself for a military confrontation
establish /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
- establish contact withEasy to establish contact with, meaning to set up or found
- establish a branch officeMedium to establish a branch office, meaning to set up or found
- establish standard operating proceduresHard to establish standard operating procedures, meaning to set up or found
- establish binding judicial precedentVery Hard to establish binding judicial precedent, meaning to set up or found
evaluate /ɪˈvæljueɪt/
- evaluate performanceEasy to evaluate performance, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- evaluate tender proposalsMedium to evaluate tender proposals, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- critically evaluate investment risksHard describing critically evaluate investment risks (in a critical manner)
- evaluate collateral for loan impairmentVery Hard to evaluate collateral for loan impairment, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
extension /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
- request a deadline extensionEasy to request a deadline extension, meaning to express the need or desire for; ask for
- telephone extension numberMedium to telephone extension number, meaning to get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
- grant an extension of leaseHard to grant an extension of lease, meaning to let have
- extension of judicial jurisdictionVery Hard describing extension of judicial jurisdiction (a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt)
extinguisher /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɚ/
- fire extinguisher inspectionEasy to fire extinguisher inspection, meaning to start firing a weapon
- use portable extinguisherMedium to use portable extinguisher, meaning to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
- automatic flame extinguisher systemHard describing automatic flame extinguisher system (light machine gun)
- foam extinguisher deployment in hangarVery Hard to foam extinguisher deployment in hangar, meaning to become bubbly or frothy or foaming
farewell /ˌfɛrˈwɛl/
- farewell partyEasy describing farewell party (an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting)
- bid farewell to colleaguesMedium to bid farewell to colleagues, meaning to propose a payment
- farewell reception for retiring CEOHard describing farewell reception for retiring CEO (an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting)
- farewell overshadowed by severance disputesVery Hard describing farewell overshadowed by severance disputes (an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting)
fax /fæks/
- send a faxEasy to transmit or dispatch regarding a fax
- fax machine in officeMedium to fax machine in office, meaning to send something via a facsimile machine
- receive confirmation via faxHard to receive confirmation via fax, meaning to get something; come into possession of
- obsolete fax transmission protocolsVery Hard describing obsolete fax transmission protocols (no longer in use)
feedback /ˈfiːdbæk/
- give positive feedbackEasy to provide or present something regarding positive feedback
- customer feedback surveyMedium describing customer feedback survey (someone who pays for goods or services)
- constructive feedback during appraisalHard describing constructive feedback during appraisal (constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development)
- closed loop feedback mechanism prevents driftVery Hard to closed loop feedback mechanism prevents drift, meaning to move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
file /faɪl/
- open the fileEasy to make available or start operations regarding the file
- file a complaint formMedium to officially submit or record regarding a complaint form
- file for bankruptcyHard to officially submit or record regarding for bankruptcy
- confidential case file sealed by courtVery Hard describing confidential case file sealed by court (entrusted with private information and the confidence of another)
filing /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
- filing cabinet drawerEasy to filing cabinet drawer, meaning to record in a public office or in a court of law
- tax filing deadlineMedium to tax filing deadline, meaning to levy a tax on
- regulatory filing with commissionHard describing regulatory filing with commission (restricting according to rules or principles)
- amended SEC filing disclosuresVery Hard to amended SEC filing disclosures, meaning to make amendments to
fill /fɪl/
- fill a glass with waterEasy to fill a glass with water, meaning to make full, also in a metaphorical sense
- fill out application formMedium to fill out application form, meaning to make full, also in a metaphorical sense
- fill a vacant executive postHard to fill a vacant executive post, meaning to make full, also in a metaphorical sense
- fill order backlog amidst bottlenecksVery Hard to fill order backlog amidst bottlenecks, meaning to make full, also in a metaphorical sense
flexible /ˈfleksəbl/
- flexible plastic materialEasy describing flexible plastic material (capable of being changed)
- flexible work scheduleMedium describing flexible work schedule (capable of being changed)
- flexible pricing strategyHard describing flexible pricing strategy (capable of being changed)
- maintain flexible posture in trade roundsVery Hard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding flexible posture in trade rounds
floor /flɔr/
- first floorEasy describing first floor (the first or highest in an ordering or series)
- factory floor supervisionMedium describing factory floor supervision (a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing)
- price floor regulationHard to price floor regulation, meaning to determine the price of
- yield floor to dissenting shareholdersVery Hard to yield floor to dissenting shareholders, meaning to be the cause or source of
folder /ˈfoʊldɚ/
- file folder on deskEasy to officially submit or record regarding folder on desk
- shared network folder for teamMedium to shared network folder for team, meaning to have in common
- confidential documents inside folderHard describing confidential documents inside folder (entrusted with private information and the confidence of another)
- nested folder permissions misconfigurationVery Hard to nested folder permissions misconfiguration, meaning to inhabit a nest, usually after building
form /fɔrm/
- fill out a formEasy to fill out a form, meaning to make full, also in a metaphorical sense
- form strategic allianceMedium to form strategic alliance, meaning to create (as an entity)
- form of legal entityHard to form of legal entity, meaning to create (as an entity)
- substance over legal form doctrineVery Hard describing substance over legal form doctrine (the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists)
forward /ˈfɔrwɚd/
- forward an emailEasy to forward an email, meaning to send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
- look forward to working with youMedium to direct one's gaze or examine regarding forward to working with you
- forward foreign exchange contractHard to forward foreign exchange contract, meaning to send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
- carry forward tax losses against incomeVery Hard to carry forward tax losses against income, meaning to move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
front /frʌnt/
- front door keyEasy to front door key, meaning to be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- front desk receptionistMedium to front desk receptionist, meaning to be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- unite on a common frontHard to unite on a common front, meaning to act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
- serve as a front for illicit transactionsVery Hard to serve as a front for illicit transactions, meaning to serve a purpose, role, or function
furniture /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/
- wooden furnitureEasy describing wooden furniture (made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood)
- office furniture requisitionMedium describing office furniture requisition (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed)
- antique furniture valuationHard to antique furniture valuation, meaning to shop for antiques
- part of furniture in long tenuresVery Hard to part of furniture in long tenures, meaning to go one's own way; move apart
greet /ɡrit/
- greet customersEasy to greet customers, meaning to express greetings upon meeting someone
- warmly greet the delegationMedium describing warmly greet the delegation (in a hearty manner)
- greeted with skepticismHard to greeted with skepticism, meaning to express greetings upon meeting someone
- greet the sunrise with solemn silenceVery Hard to greet the sunrise with solemn silence, meaning to express greetings upon meeting someone
guard /ɡɑrd/
- security guardEasy describing security guard (the state of being free from danger or injury)
- guard against errorsMedium to guard against errors, meaning to to keep watch over
- border guard patrolHard to border guard patrol, meaning to extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
- catch someone off guardVery Hard to catch someone off guard, meaning to discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
hall /hɔl/
- town hallEasy the principal civic administrative building of a municipality
- exhibition hallMedium a spacious venue designed for industry fairs and trade displays
- banquet hall reservationHard booking a grand dining hall for a formal banquet
- hallowed halls of academiaVery Hard revered and historic institutions of higher learning
hallway /ˈhɔlˌweɪ/
- walk down the hallwayEasy to walk down the hallway, meaning to use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
- office hallway lightingMedium describing office hallway lighting (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed)
- obstruct the emergency hallwayHard to obstruct the emergency hallway, meaning to hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
- whisper in the dimly lit hallwayVery Hard to whisper in the dimly lit hallway, meaning to speak softly; in a low voice
implement /ˈɪmplɪment/
- implement the planEasy to put into practical effect regarding the plan
- implement new company softwareMedium to put into practical effect regarding new company software
- implement stringent compliance protocolsHard to put into practical effect regarding stringent compliance protocols
- faithfully implement court mandateVery Hard describing faithfully implement court mandate (in a faithful manner)
incentive /ɪnˈsentɪv/
- financial incentiveEasy describing financial incentive (involving financial matters)
- performance incentive schemeMedium describing performance incentive scheme (a dramatic or musical entertainment)
- tax incentive package for investmentHard to tax incentive package for investment, meaning to levy a tax on
- perverse incentive distorting behaviorVery Hard describing perverse incentive distorting behavior (marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict)
incoming /ˈɪnˌkʌmɪŋ/
- incoming callEasy describing incoming call (the act of entering)
- handle incoming mail promptlyMedium to manage, deal with, or operate regarding incoming mail promptly
- incoming administration policy prioritiesHard describing incoming administration policy priorities (the act of entering)
- brace for incoming wave of lawsuitsVery Hard to brace for incoming wave of lawsuits, meaning to prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
ink /ɪŋk/
- black inkEasy to black ink, meaning to make or become black
- printer ink cartridge replacementMedium describing printer ink cartridge replacement (someone whose occupation is printing)
- ink a distribution agreementHard to ink a distribution agreement, meaning to append one's signature to
- ink was barely dry before disputeVery Hard to ink was barely dry before dispute, meaning to append one's signature to
inquiry /ˈɪnkwəri/
- customer inquiryEasy describing customer inquiry (someone who pays for goods or services)
- respond to business inquiriesMedium to respond to business inquiries, meaning to show a response or a reaction to something
- launch an official inquiry into fraudHard to introduce or start commercially regarding an official inquiry into fraud
- judicial inquiry uncovering malfeasanceVery Hard describing judicial inquiry uncovering malfeasance (decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice)
inspect /ɪnˈspekt/
- inspect the carEasy to inspect the car, meaning to look over carefully
- inspect factory safety equipmentMedium to inspect factory safety equipment, meaning to look over carefully
- inspect financial accounts for fraudHard to inspect financial accounts for fraud, meaning to look over carefully
- inspect minutiae under forensic scrutinyVery Hard to inspect minutiae under forensic scrutiny, meaning to look over carefully
interview /ˈɪntərvjuː/
- job interviewEasy to job interview, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- interview prospective candidatesMedium to interview prospective candidates, meaning to conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
- conduct in-depth exit interviewHard to organize and carry out regarding in-depth exit interview
- gruelling interview during prime timeVery Hard describing gruelling interview during prime time (characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort)
key /ki/
- car keyEasy describing car key (a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine)
- key factor for project successMedium to key factor for project success, meaning to identify as in botany or biology, for example
- key performance metrics assessmentHard to key performance metrics assessment, meaning to identify as in botany or biology, for example
- turnkey contract delivering plantVery Hard describing turnkey contract delivering plant (someone who guards prisoners)
knock /nɑk/
- knock on the doorEasy to knock on the door, meaning to deliver a sharp blow or push :
- knock down trade barriersMedium to knock down trade barriers, meaning to deliver a sharp blow or push :
- knock-on effect across supply chainHard a collocation phrase: knock-on effect across supply chain
- take a hard knock from contagionVery Hard to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding a hard knock from contagion
lamp /læmp/
- desk lampEasy describing desk lamp (a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments)
- replace fluorescent office lampMedium to replace fluorescent office lamp, meaning to substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
- ultraviolet sterilization lampHard describing ultraviolet sterilization lamp (radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays)
- burn the midnight lamp before bidVery Hard to burn the midnight lamp before bid, meaning to destroy by fire
layout /ˈleɪˌaʊt/
- page layoutEasy to page layout, meaning to contact, as with a pager or by calling somebody's name over a P.A. system
- office layoutMedium describing office layout (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed)
- optimize factory layoutHard to optimize factory layout, meaning to make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- labyrinthine layout of facilitiesVery Hard describing labyrinthine layout of facilities (relating to or affecting or originating in the inner ear)
letter /ˈlɛtɚ/
- send a letterEasy to transmit or dispatch regarding a letter
- letter of recommendationMedium to letter of recommendation, meaning to win an athletic letter
- official letter of intentHard describing official letter of intent (a worker who holds or is invested with an office)
- follow instructions to the letterVery Hard to adhere to instructions or guidelines regarding instructions to the letter
letterhead /ˈlɛtɚˌhɛd/
- printed on letterheadEasy to printed on letterhead, meaning to put into print
- company letterheadMedium to company letterhead, meaning to be a companion to somebody
- official letterhead stationeryHard describing official letterhead stationery (a worker who holds or is invested with an office)
- forge corporate letterheadVery Hard to forge corporate letterhead, meaning to create by hammering
lobby /ˈlɑbi/
- hotel lobbyEasy describing hotel lobby (a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services)
- wait in the office lobbyMedium to wait in the office lobby, meaning to stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
- lobby for tax incentivesHard to lobby for tax incentives, meaning to detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
- high-powered industry lobby groupsVery Hard describing high-powered industry lobby groups (vigorously energetic or forceful)
lock /lɑk/
- lock the doorEasy to lock the door, meaning to fasten with a lock
- lock files in a safeMedium to lock files in a safe, meaning to fasten with a lock
- lock into a long-term contractHard to lock into a long-term contract, meaning to fasten with a lock
- lock horns with fierce regulatorsVery Hard to lock horns with fierce regulators, meaning to fasten with a lock
locker /ˈlɑkɚ/
- locker keyEasy describing locker key (a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock)
- gym locker roomMedium describing gym locker room (athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training)
- secure staff locker facilityHard to secure staff locker facility, meaning to get by special effort
- sent down to Davy Jones's lockerVery Hard to sent down to Davy Jones's locker, meaning to cause to go somewhere
mail /meɪl/
- check mailEasy to check mail, meaning to examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
- express mail delivery serviceMedium to express mail delivery service, meaning to give expression to
- send by certified mail with return receiptHard to transmit or dispatch regarding by certified mail with return receipt
- snail mail delays hindering decisionsVery Hard to snail mail delays hindering decisions, meaning to gather snails
maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/
- car maintenanceEasy describing car maintenance (a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine)
- routine maintenance scheduleMedium describing routine maintenance schedule (an unvarying or habitual method or procedure)
- preventative maintenance protocolsHard describing preventative maintenance protocols (remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease)
- high-maintenance client relationshipVery Hard a collocation phrase: high-maintenance client relationship
- under maintenanceMedium subject to the authority, condition, or terms of maintenance
malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃn/
- machine malfunctionEasy to machine malfunction, meaning to turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
- report a technical malfunctionMedium to report a technical malfunction, meaning to to give an account or representation of in words
- catastrophic equipment malfunctionHard describing catastrophic equipment malfunction (extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin)
- diagnose intermittent system malfunctionVery Hard to diagnose intermittent system malfunction, meaning to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
manager /ˈmænɪdʒər/
- store managerEasy to store manager, meaning to keep or lay aside for future use
- general manager briefingMedium to general manager briefing, meaning to command as a general
- hiring manager screening candidatesHard to hiring manager screening candidates, meaning to engage or hire for work
- overbearing autocratic line managerVery Hard to overbearing autocratic line manager, meaning to overcome
meeting /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
- team meetingEasy to team meeting, meaning to form a team
- schedule an urgent staff meetingMedium to schedule an urgent staff meeting, meaning to plan for an activity or event
- annual general meeting of shareholdersHard describing annual general meeting of shareholders ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- finally achieve a true meeting of mindsVery Hard describing finally achieve a true meeting of minds (after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay)
memo /ˈmɛˌmoʊ/
- write a memoEasy to compose or produce in written form regarding a memo
- internal staff memo on protocolMedium describing internal staff memo on protocol (happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface)
- confidential inter-departmental memo leaked to pressHard describing confidential inter-departmental memo leaked to press (entrusted with private information and the confidence of another)
- clearly missed the memo on office etiquetteVery Hard describing clearly missed the memo on office etiquette (without doubt or question)
memorandum /ˌmeməˈrændəm/
- send a memorandumEasy to transmit or dispatch regarding a memorandum
- sign a memorandum of understandingMedium to formally approve or endorse with a signature regarding a memorandum of understanding
- draft an explanatory memorandum for regulatorsHard to draft an explanatory memorandum for regulators, meaning to draw up an outline or sketch for something
- execute a binding memorandum of agreementVery Hard to execute a binding memorandum of agreement, meaning to kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
message /ˈmɛsədʒ/
- leave a messageEasy to leave a message, meaning to go away from a place
- send urgent confirmation messageMedium to transmit or dispatch regarding urgent confirmation message
- deliver a cohesive strategic message to stakeholdersHard to bring or provide results or goods regarding a cohesive strategic message to stakeholders
- get the message loud and clearVery Hard to obtain, receive, or reach regarding the message loud and clear
messenger /ˈmɛsəndʒɚ/
- send a messengerEasy to transmit or dispatch regarding a messenger
- express courier messenger deliveryMedium to express courier messenger delivery, meaning to give expression to
- secure enterprise instant messenger appHard to secure enterprise instant messenger app, meaning to get by special effort
- kill the messenger of catastrophic newsVery Hard to kill the messenger of catastrophic news, meaning to cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/
- take minutesEasy to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding minutes
- approve minutes of previous sessionMedium to approve minutes of previous session, meaning to give sanction to
- distribute verbatim meeting minutes to attendeesHard to distribute verbatim meeting minutes to attendees, meaning to administer or bestow, as in small portions
- entered formally into official committee minutesVery Hard to entered formally into official committee minutes, meaning to to come or go into
noise /nɔɪz/
- loud noiseEasy describing loud noise (characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity)
- excessive office noise dampening focusMedium describing excessive office noise dampening focus (beyond normal limits)
- filter out short-term market noise from fundamentalsHard to filter out short-term market noise from fundamentals, meaning to remove by passing through a filter
- make soothing noises to appease dissident investorsVery Hard to create, produce, or cause regarding soothing noises to appease dissident investors
note /noʊt/
- take a noteEasy to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding a note
- please note the revised meeting agendaMedium to please note the revised meeting agenda, meaning to give pleasure to or be pleasing to
- unsecured promissory note maturity obligationsHard describing unsecured promissory note maturity obligations (not firmly fastened or secured)
- strike a profoundly sour note during celebrationsVery Hard to strike a profoundly sour note during celebrations, meaning to deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
observe /əbˈzɜːrv/
- observe rulesEasy to observe rules, meaning to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- observe strict workplace hygiene protocolsMedium to observe strict workplace hygiene protocols, meaning to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- observe international capital flight during crisesHard to observe international capital flight during crises, meaning to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- scrupulously observe both the letter and spirit of treatiesVery Hard describing scrupulously observe both the letter and spirit of treaties (with extreme conscientiousness)
office /ˈɑːfɪs/
- post officeEasy to post office, meaning to affix in a public place or for public notice
- procure essential office supplies and stationeryMedium to procure essential office supplies and stationery, meaning to get by special effort
- registered corporate office address on charterHard to registered corporate office address on charter, meaning to record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
- exercise high office with grave constitutional sobrietyVery Hard to exercise high office with grave constitutional sobriety, meaning to put to use
overtime /ˈoʊvərtaɪm/
- work overtime on weekendsEasy to work overtime on weekends, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
- standard overtime pay ratesMedium describing standard overtime pay rates (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated)
- authorize mandatory overtime shiftsHard to authorize mandatory overtime shifts, meaning to grant authorization or clearance for
- put in grueling overtime hoursVery Hard to put in grueling overtime hours, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
pad /pæd/
- writing pad on the deskEasy to writing pad on the desk, meaning to produce a literary work
- ergonomic mouse padMedium describing ergonomic mouse pad (of or relating to ergonomics)
- pad business expense accountsHard to pad business expense accounts, meaning to add details to
- launch pad for a stellar careerVery Hard to introduce or start commercially regarding pad for a stellar career
page /peɪdʒ/
- turn to page tenEasy to turn to page ten, meaning to change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
- company landing page designMedium to company landing page design, meaning to be a companion to somebody
- front-page headline newsHard a collocation phrase: front-page headline news
- be on the same page with colleaguesVery Hard to exist or be in a specified condition regarding on the same page with colleagues
paper /ˈpeɪpɚ/
- sheet of white paperEasy to sheet of white paper, meaning to come down as if in sheets
- policy white paperMedium describing policy white paper (a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group)
- publish in a peer-reviewed paperHard to publish in a peer-reviewed paper, meaning to put into print
- not worth the paper it is written onVery Hard describing not worth the paper it is written on (negation of a word or group of words)
paperwork /ˈpeɪpɚˌwɝk/
- complete the necessary paperworkEasy to complete the necessary paperwork, meaning to come or bring to a finish or an end
- administrative paperwork backlogMedium describing administrative paperwork backlog (of or relating to or responsible for administration)
- streamline customs clearance paperworkHard to streamline customs clearance paperwork, meaning to contour economically or efficiently
- drown in endless bureaucratic paperworkVery Hard to drown in endless bureaucratic paperwork, meaning to cover completely or make imperceptible
paralegal /ˌpɛrəˈliɡəl/
- hire a certified paralegalEasy to hire a certified paralegal, meaning to engage or hire for work
- paralegal duties in document filingMedium describing paralegal duties in document filing (a person with specialized training who assists lawyers)
- paralegal research in antitrust litigationHard describing paralegal research in antitrust litigation (a person with specialized training who assists lawyers)
- experienced paralegal drafting affidavitsVery Hard to experienced paralegal drafting affidavits, meaning to go or live through
pen /pɛn/
- write with a ballpoint penEasy to compose or produce in written form regarding with a ballpoint pen
- official pen for signing contractsMedium describing official pen for signing contracts (a worker who holds or is invested with an office)
- luxury fountain pen presentation setHard describing luxury fountain pen presentation set (something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity)
- the pen is mightier than the swordVery Hard referring to the pen is mightier than the sword
phone /foʊn/
- answer the ringing phoneEasy to answer the ringing phone, meaning to react verbally
- schedule a preliminary phone interviewMedium to schedule a preliminary phone interview, meaning to plan for an activity or event
- secure encrypted phone communicationsHard to secure encrypted phone communications, meaning to get by special effort
- phone in one's performance without passionVery Hard to phone in one's performance without passion, meaning to get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
photocopier /ˈfoʊtoʊˌkɑpiɚ/
- use the office photocopierEasy to use the office photocopier, meaning to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
- paper jam in the photocopierMedium to paper jam in the photocopier, meaning to cover with paper
- lease high-volume commercial photocopiersHard to lease high-volume commercial photocopiers, meaning to let for money
- troubleshoot jammed photocopier drums quicklyVery Hard to troubleshoot jammed photocopier drums quickly, meaning to solve problems
photocopy /ˈfoʊtoʊˌkɑpi/
- make a clear photocopyEasy to create, produce, or cause regarding a clear photocopy
- photocopy two-sided documentsMedium to photocopy two-sided documents, meaning to reproduce by xerography
- certified true photocopy of original deedHard to certified true photocopy of original deed, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
- distribute unauthorized photocopies of proprietary codeVery Hard to distribute unauthorized photocopies of proprietary code, meaning to administer or bestow, as in small portions
pile /paɪl/
- pile of books on the floorEasy to pile of books on the floor, meaning to arrange in stacks
- pile of paperwork on the deskMedium to pile of paperwork on the desk, meaning to arrange in stacks
- pile up massive corporate debtsHard to pile up massive corporate debts, meaning to arrange in stacks
- make a pile of money in real estateVery Hard to create, produce, or cause regarding a pile of money in real estate
plug /plʌɡ/
- plug the charger into the socketEasy to plug the charger into the socket, meaning to fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
- plug leaks in the marketing budgetMedium to plug leaks in the marketing budget, meaning to fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
- plug a gap in the supply chainHard to plug a gap in the supply chain, meaning to fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
- pull the plug on an unprofitable ventureVery Hard to pull the plug on an unprofitable venture, meaning to cause to move by pulling
policy /ˈpɑːləsi/
- company return policyEasy to company return policy, meaning to be a companion to somebody
- implement strict workplace safety policiesMedium to put into practical effect regarding strict workplace safety policies
- monetary policy tightening cycleHard describing monetary policy tightening cycle (relating to or involving money)
- honesty is the best policyVery Hard describing honesty is the best policy (the quality of being honest)
postage /ˈpoʊstədʒ/
- stick a postage stamp on the envelopeEasy to stick a postage stamp on the envelope, meaning to put, fix, force, or implant
- postage and handling charges includedMedium describing postage and handling charges included (the charge for mailing something)
- prepaid business reply postage permitsHard to prepaid business reply postage permits, meaning to pay for something before receiving it
- minimize international courier postage tariffsVery Hard to minimize international courier postage tariffs, meaning to make small or insignificant
postal /ˈpoʊstəl/
- enter the correct postal codeEasy to join, participate, or input into an agreement or space regarding the correct postal code
- national postal service delivery standardsMedium describing national postal service delivery standards (a person who owes allegiance to that nation)
- rely on postal voting in remote jurisdictionsHard to rely on postal voting in remote jurisdictions, meaning to have confidence or faith in
- postal monopoly dismantled by deregulationVery Hard describing postal monopoly dismantled by deregulation (of or relating to the system for delivering mail)
postpone /poʊstˈpoʊn/
- postpone the meeting until tomorrowEasy to postpone the meeting until tomorrow, meaning to hold back to a later time
- postpone the product launch dateMedium to postpone the product launch date, meaning to hold back to a later time
- postpone scheduled dividend distributionsHard to postpone scheduled dividend distributions, meaning to hold back to a later time
- postpone the inevitable day of reckoningVery Hard to postpone the inevitable day of reckoning, meaning to hold back to a later time
- be postponed due toMedium to exist or be in a specified condition regarding postponed due to
print /prɪnt/
- print out the boarding passEasy to print out the boarding pass, meaning to put into print
- print double-sided brochuresMedium to print double-sided brochures, meaning to put into print
- read the fine print in contractsHard to look at and comprehend written text regarding the fine print in contracts
- print money like there is no tomorrowVery Hard to print money like there is no tomorrow, meaning to put into print
printer /ˈprɪntɚ/
- wireless color laser printerEasy describing wireless color laser printer (medium for communication)
- replace empty printer ink cartridgesMedium to replace empty printer ink cartridges, meaning to substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
- commercial offset printing press printerHard describing commercial offset printing press printer (a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television)
- troubleshoot networked multifunction printer driversVery Hard to troubleshoot networked multifunction printer drivers, meaning to solve problems
procedure /prəˈsiːdʒər/
- follow step-by-step proceduresEasy to adhere to instructions or guidelines regarding step-by-step procedures
- standard operating procedure manualMedium describing standard operating procedure manual (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated)
- undergo complex surgical medical proceduresHard to undergo complex surgical medical procedures, meaning to pass through
- flout established parliamentary procedureVery Hard to flout established parliamentary procedure, meaning to treat with contemptuous disregard
projector /prəˈdʒɛktɚ/
- turn on the classroom projectorEasy to turn on the classroom projector, meaning to change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
- connect the laptop to the meeting room projectorMedium to connect the laptop to the meeting room projector, meaning to connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
- high-definition ceiling-mounted digital projectorHard a collocation phrase: high-definition ceiling-mounted digital projector
- replace projector bulbs before crucial presentationsVery Hard to replace projector bulbs before crucial presentations, meaning to substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
proofread /ˈpruˌfrid/
- proofread an essay for spelling mistakesEasy to proofread an essay for spelling mistakes, meaning to read for errors
- carefully proofread contracts before signingMedium describing carefully proofread contracts before signing (taking care or paying attention)
- proofread statutory filings to eliminate ambiguityHard to proofread statutory filings to eliminate ambiguity, meaning to read for errors
- proofread galley proofs against original manuscriptsVery Hard to proofread galley proofs against original manuscripts, meaning to read for errors
query /ˈkwiri/
- answer a simple queryEasy to answer a simple query, meaning to react verbally
- customer service queryMedium describing customer service query (someone who pays for goods or services)
- handle complex billing queriesHard to manage, deal with, or operate regarding complex billing queries
- execute optimized database queryVery Hard to execute optimized database query, meaning to kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
rearrange /ˌriɚˈeɪndʒ/
- rearrange living room chairsEasy to rearrange living room chairs, meaning to put into a new order or arrangement
- rearrange meeting room tablesMedium to rearrange meeting room tables, meaning to put into a new order or arrangement
- rearrange travel itineraries due to delaysHard to rearrange travel itineraries due to delays, meaning to put into a new order or arrangement
- rearrange organizational reporting linesVery Hard to rearrange organizational reporting lines, meaning to put into a new order or arrangement
receptionist /rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/
- greet the friendly receptionistEasy to greet the friendly receptionist, meaning to express greetings upon meeting someone
- leave a message with the receptionistMedium to leave a message with the receptionist, meaning to go away from a place
- front-desk receptionist qualificationsHard a collocation phrase: front-desk receptionist qualifications
- seamlessly handle incoming calls as receptionistVery Hard a collocation phrase: seamlessly handle incoming calls as receptionist
record /rəˈkɔrd/
- keep a medical recordEasy to continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding a medical record
- proven track record in project managementMedium to proven track record in project management, meaning to be shown or be found to be
- break the all-time export sales recordHard to separate into pieces or interrupt regarding the all-time export sales record
- set the record straight once and for allVery Hard to establish or arrange in a specific position regarding the record straight once and for all
recruit /rɪˈkruːt/
- recruit team membersEasy to recruit team members, meaning to register formally as a participant or member
- recruit skilled software developersMedium to recruit skilled software developers, meaning to register formally as a participant or member
- actively recruit seasoned industry leadersHard describing actively recruit seasoned industry leaders (in an active manner)
- inspire raw recruits during orientation boot campVery Hard to inspire raw recruits during orientation boot camp, meaning to heighten or intensify
reference /ˈrefrəns/
- reference book on deskEasy to reference book on desk, meaning to refer to
- provide three professional referencesMedium to supply or make available regarding three professional references
- make explicit reference to statutory provisionsHard to create, produce, or cause regarding explicit reference to statutory provisions
- shift one's cognitive frame of referenceVery Hard to shift one's cognitive frame of reference, meaning to make a shift in or exchange of
regulation /ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn/
- obey traffic regulationsEasy to obey traffic regulations, meaning to be obedient to
- comply with occupational safety regulationsMedium to act in accordance with rules regarding with occupational safety regulations
- stringent environmental protection regulationsHard describing stringent environmental protection regulations (demanding strict attention to rules and procedures)
- fall foul of stringent anti-monopoly regulationsVery Hard to drop or decrease significantly regarding foul of stringent anti-monopoly regulations
remind /riˈmaɪnd/
- remind me to call MomEasy to remind me to call Mom, meaning to put in the mind of someone
- remind employees of the dress codeMedium to remind employees of the dress code, meaning to put in the mind of someone
- serve to remind management of compliance mandatesHard to serve to remind management of compliance mandates, meaning to serve a purpose, role, or function
- remind us starkly of human fallibilityVery Hard to remind us starkly of human fallibility, meaning to put in the mind of someone
reminder /riˈmaɪndɚ/
- calendar reminder alertEasy to calendar reminder alert, meaning to enter into a calendar
- send a polite payment reminder to clientsMedium to transmit or dispatch regarding a polite payment reminder to clients
- issue a final formal reminder before terminationHard to issue a final formal reminder before termination, meaning to prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
- a somber reminder of past financial excessesVery Hard referring to a somber reminder of past financial excesses
reply /rɪˈplaɪ/
- reply to a text messageEasy to reply to a text message, meaning to react verbally
- reply promptly to customer complaintsMedium to reply promptly to customer complaints, meaning to react verbally
- issue a diplomatic reply following consultationsHard to issue a diplomatic reply following consultations, meaning to prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
- in reply to your scathing indictment of policyVery Hard indicating a state, position, or relationship within reply to your scathing indictment of policy
report /rɪˈpɔːrt/
- read the news reportEasy to look at and comprehend written text regarding the news report
- prepare a weekly progress reportMedium to prepare a weekly progress report, meaning to make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
- submit an audited financial report to regulatorsHard to present a document or proposal for consideration regarding an audited financial report to regulators
- corroborate intelligence reports from diverse sourcesVery Hard to corroborate intelligence reports from diverse sources, meaning to establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
reproduce /ˌriprəˈdus/
- reproduce clear copies of documentsEasy to reproduce clear copies of documents, meaning to make a copy or equivalent of
- do not reproduce without prior written permissionMedium to perform or carry out an activity regarding not reproduce without prior written permission
- faithfully reproduce historical musical instrumentsHard describing faithfully reproduce historical musical instruments (in a faithful manner)
- struggle to reproduce laboratory results under scrutinyVery Hard to struggle to reproduce laboratory results under scrutiny, meaning to make a strenuous or labored effort
reschedule /ˌriːˈskedʒuːl/
- reschedule the dentist appointmentEasy to reschedule the dentist appointment, meaning to assign a new time and place for an event
- reschedule the weekly team meeting to FridayMedium to reschedule the weekly team meeting to Friday, meaning to assign a new time and place for an event
- reschedule heavy debt repayment obligationsHard to reschedule heavy debt repayment obligations, meaning to assign a new time and place for an event
- unilaterally reschedule hearings without adequate noticeVery Hard describing unilaterally reschedule hearings without adequate notice (in a unilateral manner; by means of one part or party)
- reschedule a meetingEasy to reschedule a meeting, meaning to assign a new time and place for an event
resolve /rɪˈzɑːlv/
- resolve a minor misunderstandingEasy to settle or solve a problem regarding a minor misunderstanding
- resolve customer service issues promptlyMedium to settle or solve a problem regarding customer service issues promptly
- resolve conflicting statutory interpretations conclusivelyHard to settle or solve a problem regarding conflicting statutory interpretations conclusively
- strengthen one's resolve in the teeth of adversityVery Hard to strengthen one's resolve in the teeth of adversity, meaning to make strong or stronger
restrict /rɪˈstrɪkt/
- restrict sugary snacksEasy to restrict sugary snacks, meaning to place restrictions on
- restrict visitor access to secure server roomsMedium to restrict visitor access to secure server rooms, meaning to place restrictions on
- restrict foreign capital outflows during economic turmoilHard to restrict foreign capital outflows during economic turmoil, meaning to place restrictions on
- restrict discretionary spending without stifling genuine innovationVery Hard to restrict discretionary spending without stifling genuine innovation, meaning to place restrictions on
restroom /ˈrɛˌstrum/
- where is the restroomEasy a collocation phrase: where is the restroom
- maintain clean restroom facilities for visitorsMedium to keep in good condition or preserve regarding clean restroom facilities for visitors
- ensure wheelchair accessibility in public restroomsHard to make sure that something happens regarding wheelchair accessibility in public restrooms
- upgrade corporate restrooms to water-saving standardsVery Hard to upgrade corporate restrooms to water-saving standards, meaning to rate higher; raise in value or esteem
restructure /ˌriːˈstrʌktʃər/
- restructure the study scheduleEasy to restructure the study schedule, meaning to construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
- restructure corporate divisions to improve efficiencyMedium to restructure corporate divisions to improve efficiency, meaning to construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
- restructure sovereign debt under international supervisionHard to restructure sovereign debt under international supervision, meaning to construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
- radically restructure ailing balance sheets before insolvencyVery Hard describing radically restructure ailing balance sheets before insolvency (in a radical manner)
résumé /ˈrezəmeɪ/
- send a short résuméEasy to transmit or dispatch regarding a short resume
- update one's professional résumé regularlyMedium to update one's professional resume regularly, meaning to modernize or bring up to date
- conduct rigorous résumé screening for open positionsHard to organize and carry out regarding rigorous resume screening for open positions
- boast an impeccable résumé studded with leadership featsVery Hard to boast an impeccable resume studded with leadership feats, meaning to show off
rewrite /riˈraɪt/
- rewrite a messy essayEasy to rewrite a messy essay, meaning to write differently; alter the writing of
- rewrite the company handbook policiesMedium to rewrite the company handbook policies, meaning to write differently; alter the writing of
- rewrite commercial contracts to comply with new legislationHard to rewrite commercial contracts to comply with new legislation, meaning to write differently; alter the writing of
- rewrite the rules of corporate engagement audaciouslyVery Hard to rewrite the rules of corporate engagement audaciously, meaning to write differently; alter the writing of
ring /rɪŋ/
- gold wedding ringEasy describing gold wedding ring (coins made of gold)
- answer the phone when it ringsMedium to answer the phone when it rings, meaning to react verbally
- break up an international smuggling ringHard to separate into pieces or interrupt regarding up an international smuggling ring
- the hollow promises ring entirely false to votersVery Hard referring to the hollow promises ring entirely false to voters
room /rum/
- clean my bedroomEasy to clean my bedroom, meaning to make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
- reserve the executive conference roomMedium to reserve the executive conference room, meaning to hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
- leave ample room for programmatic discretionHard to leave ample room for programmatic discretion, meaning to go away from a place
- the elephant in the room that no one dares addressVery Hard referring to the elephant in the room that no one dares address
- clothing fitting roomEasy to clothing fitting room, meaning to provide with clothes or put clothes on
scan /skæn/
- scan a photoEasy to scan a photo, meaning to examine minutely or intensely
- scan documents and send via emailMedium to scan documents and send via email, meaning to examine minutely or intensely
- scan financial statements for anomalous transactionsHard to scan financial statements for anomalous transactions, meaning to examine minutely or intensely
- perform high-resolution volumetric tomographic scanVery Hard to perform high-resolution volumetric tomographic scan, meaning to carry out or perform an action
schedule /ˈskedʒuːl/
- daily class scheduleEasy describing daily class schedule (a newspaper that is published every day)
- fall behind the project scheduleMedium to drop or decrease significantly regarding behind the project schedule
- adhere rigorously to tight construction schedulesHard to stick strictly to rules or policies regarding rigorously to tight construction schedules
- run ahead of schedule through superlative coordinationVery Hard to operate, manage, or execute regarding ahead of schedule through superlative coordination
secretary /ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/
- office secretary dutiesEasy describing office secretary duties (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed)
- schedule appointments through the corporate secretaryMedium to schedule appointments through the corporate secretary, meaning to plan for an activity or event
- the company secretary ensured governance complianceHard referring to the company secretary ensured governance compliance
- serve as cabinet secretary during constitutional crisisVery Hard to serve as cabinet secretary during constitutional crisis, meaning to serve a purpose, role, or function
section /ˈsɛkʃən/
- sports section of the newspaperEasy to sports section of the newspaper, meaning to wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
- head of the accounting sectionMedium to head of the accounting section, meaning to to go or travel towards
- cross-section of representative voter demographicsHard describing cross-section of representative voter demographics (representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length)
- invoke section thirty-four of the penal codeVery Hard to invoke section thirty-four of the penal code, meaning to summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
security /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
- airport security checkpointEasy describing airport security checkpoint (an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo)
- strengthen corporate cybersecurity measuresMedium to strengthen corporate cybersecurity measures, meaning to make strong or stronger
- pledge real estate as collateral security for debtHard to pledge real estate as collateral security for debt, meaning to promise solemnly and formally
- a false sense of security masking catastrophic exposuresVery Hard referring to a false sense of security masking catastrophic exposures
send /sɛnd/
- send a letter to GrandmaEasy to transmit or dispatch regarding a letter to Grandma
- send meeting invitations via emailMedium to transmit or dispatch regarding meeting invitations via email
- send clear regulatory signals to financial marketsHard to transmit or dispatch regarding clear regulatory signals to financial markets
- send chills down the spine of reckless speculatorsVery Hard to transmit or dispatch regarding chills down the spine of reckless speculators
sender /ˈsɛndɚ/
- return letter to senderEasy to return letter to sender, meaning to go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
- verify sender email address before clicking linksMedium to verify sender email address before clicking links, meaning to confirm the truth of
- cryptographically authenticate message sender identitiesHard describing cryptographically authenticate message sender identities (in a cryptographic manner)
- trace malicious payloads back to their origin senderVery Hard to trace malicious payloads back to their origin sender, meaning to follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
sheet /ʃit/
- clean white bed sheetEasy to clean white bed sheet, meaning to make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
- print data on a spreadsheet sheetMedium to print data on a spreadsheet sheet, meaning to put into print
- present an audited balance sheet to directorsHard to present an audited balance sheet to directors, meaning to give an exhibition of to an interested audience
- a clean sheet of paper for historic reformVery Hard referring to a clean sheet of paper for historic reform
shut /ʃʌt/
- shut the doorEasy to shut the door, meaning to move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
- shut down operationsMedium to shut down operations, meaning to move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
- shut out competitorsHard to shut out competitors, meaning to move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
- open-and-shut caseVery Hard describing open-and-shut case (so obvious as to be easily solved or decided)
slot /slɑt/
- coin slotEasy to coin slot, meaning to make up
- time slot for the interviewMedium to time slot for the interview, meaning to measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
- landing slot allocation at airportsHard to landing slot allocation at airports, meaning to reach or come to rest
- slot into place seamlesslyVery Hard to slot into place seamlessly, meaning to assign a time slot
space /speɪs/
- outer spaceEasy describing outer space (being on the outside or further from a center)
- office space for leaseMedium describing office space for lease (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed)
- optimize available warehouse spaceHard to optimize available warehouse space, meaning to make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- breathing space to restructure debtsVery Hard to breathing space to restructure debts, meaning to draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
specify /ˈspesɪfaɪ/
- specify the colorEasy to specify the color, meaning to specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
- specify delivery terms in the purchase orderMedium to specify delivery terms in the purchase order, meaning to specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
- specify punitive damages in legal clauseHard to specify punitive damages in legal clause, meaning to specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
- specify clear parameters to preclude ambiguityVery Hard to specify clear parameters to preclude ambiguity, meaning to specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
spreadsheet /ˈsprɛdˌʃit/
- open the spreadsheetEasy to make available or start operations regarding the spreadsheet
- financial spreadsheet tracking expensesMedium describing financial spreadsheet tracking expenses (involving financial matters)
- automated macro functions in spreadsheet modelsHard to automated macro functions in spreadsheet models, meaning to make automatic or control or operate automatically
- spreadsheet wizard unraveling convoluted auditsVery Hard describing spreadsheet wizard unraveling convoluted audits (a screen-oriented interactive program enabling a user to lay out financial data on the screen)
stack /stæk/
- stack of papersEasy to stack of papers, meaning to load or cover with stacks
- stack boxes in the stockroomMedium to stack boxes in the stockroom, meaning to load or cover with stacks
- technology stack powering the cloud platformHard describing technology stack powering the cloud platform (the practical application of science to commerce or industry)
- the odds are stacked against the fledgling startupVery Hard referring to the odds are stacked against the fledgling startup
- stack chairsEasy to stack chairs, meaning to load or cover with stacks
stamp /stæmp/
- postage stampEasy describing postage stamp (the charge for mailing something)
- rubber stamp invoices for processingMedium to rubber stamp invoices for processing, meaning to coat or impregnate with rubber
- stamp out corrupt practices in procurementHard to stamp out corrupt practices in procurement, meaning to walk heavily
- rubber-stamp contentious decisions without scrutinyVery Hard a collocation phrase: rubber-stamp contentious decisions without scrutiny
staple /ˈsteɪpəl/
- paper stapleEasy to paper staple, meaning to cover with paper
- staple diet of low-income householdsMedium to staple diet of low-income households, meaning to secure or fasten with a staple or staples
- staple industry driving provincial economic growthHard to staple industry driving provincial economic growth, meaning to secure or fasten with a staple or staples
- staple food prices skyrocketing beyond reachVery Hard to staple food prices skyrocketing beyond reach, meaning to secure or fasten with a staple or staples
stapler /ˈsteɪpəlɚ/
- heavy-duty staplerEasy describing heavy-duty stapler (designed for heavy work)
- buy a desk stapler for the departmentMedium to obtain in exchange for payment regarding a desk stapler for the department
- refill the stapler with appropriate gauge pinsHard to refill the stapler with appropriate gauge pins, meaning to fill something that had previously been emptied
- trusty stapler surviving endless office relocationsVery Hard describing trusty stapler surviving endless office relocations (a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges)
stationery /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
- office stationeryEasy describing office stationery (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed)
- stationery supply order for the teamMedium describing stationery supply order for the team (paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes)
- personalized corporate stationery and letterheadsHard to personalized corporate stationery and letterheads, meaning to make personal or more personal
- hoard stationery supplies with bureaucratic fervorVery Hard to hoard stationery supplies with bureaucratic fervor, meaning to save up as for future use
storeroom /ˈstɔrˌrum/
- clean the storeroomEasy to clean the storeroom, meaning to make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
- lock the office storeroom overnightMedium to lock the office storeroom overnight, meaning to fasten with a lock
- flammable materials held in ventilated storeroomHard describing flammable materials held in ventilated storeroom (easily ignited)
- dusty storeroom hoarding relics of obsolete techVery Hard describing dusty storeroom hoarding relics of obsolete tech (covered with a layer of dust)
subordinate /səˈbɔːrdɪnət/
- direct subordinateEasy to direct subordinate, meaning to command with authority
- delegate tasks to subordinates effectivelyMedium to delegate tasks to subordinates effectively, meaning to transfer power to someone
- subordinate short-term profits to sustainabilityHard to subordinate short-term profits to sustainability, meaning to rank or order as less important or consider of less value
- subordinate one's ego to collective triumphVery Hard to subordinate one's ego to collective triumph, meaning to rank or order as less important or consider of less value
supervise /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/
- supervise children playingEasy to supervise children playing, meaning to watch and direct
- supervise construction on the building siteMedium to supervise construction on the building site, meaning to watch and direct
- strictly supervise regulatory capital reservesHard describing strictly supervise regulatory capital reserves (restricted to something)
- supervise complex cross-border derivatives clearingVery Hard to supervise complex cross-border derivatives clearing, meaning to watch and direct
survey /ˈsɜːrveɪ/
- customer surveyEasy describing customer survey (someone who pays for goods or services)
- conduct an employee satisfaction surveyMedium to organize and carry out regarding an employee satisfaction survey
- land survey determining cadastral property boundariesHard to land survey determining cadastral property boundaries, meaning to reach or come to rest
- aerial survey mapping topography with LiDAR precisionVery Hard describing aerial survey mapping topography with LiDAR precision (a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer)
tape /teɪp/
- adhesive tapeEasy describing adhesive tape (a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together)
- cut red tape to facilitate foreign investmentMedium to reduce, trim, or divide regarding red tape to facilitate foreign investment
- audiotape deposition entered into evidenceHard describing audiotape deposition entered into evidence (a tape recording of sound)
- entangled in bureaucratic red tape stalling rolloutVery Hard to entangled in bureaucratic red tape stalling rollout, meaning to entrap
telephone /ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/
- answer the telephoneEasy to answer the telephone, meaning to react verbally
- conduct a telephone interview with applicantsMedium to organize and carry out regarding a telephone interview with applicants
- recorded telephone conference accepted as legal evidenceHard to recorded telephone conference accepted as legal evidence, meaning to make a record of; set down in permanent form
- game of telephone distorting executive directivesVery Hard to game of telephone distorting executive directives, meaning to place a bet on
tidy /ˈtaɪdi/
- tidy up the roomEasy to tidy up the room, meaning to put (things or places) in order
- keep the desk tidyMedium to continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding the desk tidy
- a tidy sum of moneyHard referring to a tidy sum of money
- tie up tidy loose endsVery Hard to tie up tidy loose ends, meaning to fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
toner /ˈtoʊnɚ/
- buy printer tonerEasy to obtain in exchange for payment regarding printer toner
- low toner warningMedium to low toner warning, meaning to make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
- replace the toner cartridgeHard to replace the toner cartridge, meaning to substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
- eco-friendly recycled toner solutionVery Hard a collocation phrase: eco-friendly recycled toner solution
touch base /tʌtʃ beɪs/
- touch base with a friendEasy to touch base with a friend, meaning to make physical contact with, come in contact with
- touch base after the client meetingMedium to touch base after the client meeting, meaning to make physical contact with, come in contact with
- regularly touch base on strategic progressHard describing regularly touch base on strategic progress (in a regular manner)
- touch base to gauge volatile market sentimentVery Hard to touch base to gauge volatile market sentiment, meaning to make physical contact with, come in contact with
turnover /ˈtɜːrnoʊvər/
- high staff turnoverEasy describing high staff turnover (a lofty level or position or degree)
- annual corporate turnover figuresMedium describing annual corporate turnover figures ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- mitigate costly employee turnover ratesHard to mitigate costly employee turnover rates, meaning to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
- inventory turnover velocity outstrips competitorsVery Hard to inventory turnover velocity outstrips competitors, meaning to make or include in an itemized record or report
upper /ˈʌpɚ/
- upper floorEasy describing upper floor (the higher of two berths)
- upper management decisionMedium describing upper management decision (the higher of two berths)
- upper quartile of income distributionHard describing upper quartile of income distribution (the higher of two berths)
- gain the upper hand in fierce diplomatic combatVery Hard to gain the upper hand in fierce diplomatic combat, meaning to obtain
upstairs /əpˈstɛrz/
- go upstairsEasy to go upstairs, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
- upstairs conference roomMedium describing upstairs conference room (the part of a building above the ground floor)
- relocated to upstairs executive suitesHard to relocated to upstairs executive suites, meaning to become established in a new location
- nothing upstairs behind the pretentious facadeVery Hard describing nothing upstairs behind the pretentious facade (a quantity of no importance)
vacancy /ˈveɪkənsi/
- hotel vacancyEasy describing hotel vacancy (a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services)
- fill a job vacancy in accountingMedium to fill a job vacancy in accounting, meaning to make full, also in a metaphorical sense
- persistent commercial office vacancy ratesHard describing persistent commercial office vacancy rates (never-ceasing)
- judicial vacancy sparks cutthroat political warsVery Hard describing judicial vacancy sparks cutthroat political wars (decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice)
venue /ˈvenjuː/
- party venueEasy to party venue, meaning to have or participate in a party
- conference venue booking confirmationMedium describing conference venue booking confirmation (a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda))
- petition for change of trial venueHard to petition for change of trial venue, meaning to write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
- transform the stately venue into a den of corruptionVery Hard to transform the stately venue into a den of corruption, meaning to subject to a mathematical transformation
- reserve a venueMedium to reserve a venue, meaning to hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
videoconference /ˈvidioʊˌkɑnfrəns/
- attend a videoconferenceEasy to be present at an event or meeting regarding a videoconference
- scheduled videoconference with overseas partnersMedium to scheduled videoconference with overseas partners, meaning to plan for an activity or event
- secure encrypted videoconference for board membersHard to secure encrypted videoconference for board members, meaning to get by special effort
- high-stakes diplomatic videoconference averts warVery Hard a collocation phrase: high-stakes diplomatic videoconference averts war
visitor /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/
- museum visitorsEasy describing museum visitors (a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value)
- register at visitor reception deskMedium to register at visitor reception desk, meaning to record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
- regulate visitor influx to fragile heritage sitesHard to regulate visitor influx to fragile heritage sites, meaning to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
- an unwelcome visitor bearing ominous intelligenceVery Hard referring to an unwelcome visitor bearing ominous intelligence
wall /wɔl/
- hang a picture on the wallEasy to hang a picture on the wall, meaning to be suspended or hanging
- knocked down a wall to expand the officeMedium to knocked down a wall to expand the office, meaning to deliver a sharp blow or push :
- strict Chinese wall separates trading from advisoryHard describing strict Chinese wall separates trading from advisory (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
- driven to the wall by predatory creditorsVery Hard to driven to the wall by predatory creditors, meaning to operate or control a vehicle
window /ˈwɪndoʊ/
- open the window for fresh airEasy to make available or start operations regarding the window for fresh air
- narrow window of opportunity to enter the marketMedium to narrow window of opportunity to enter the market, meaning to make or become more narrow or restricted
- window dressing corporate financial statementsHard describing window dressing corporate financial statements (a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air)
- fling all ethical caution out the windowVery Hard to fling all ethical caution out the window, meaning to throw with force or recklessness
workload /ˈwɜːrkloʊd/
- heavy daily workloadEasy describing heavy daily workload (an actor who plays villainous roles)
- balance individual employee workload fairlyMedium to balance individual employee workload fairly, meaning to bring into balance or equilibrium
- redistribute excessive administrative workload across agenciesHard to redistribute excessive administrative workload across agencies, meaning to distribute anew
- buckle under a crushing workload of conflicting mandatesVery Hard to buckle under a crushing workload of conflicting mandates, meaning to fasten with a buckle or buckles
write /raɪt/
- write a letter to parentsEasy to compose or produce in written form regarding a letter to parents
- write a formal project proposalMedium to compose or produce in written form regarding a formal project proposal
- write off uncollectible sovereign loans as bad debtHard to compose or produce in written form regarding off uncollectible sovereign loans as bad debt
- write someone off as an irredeemable traitorVery Hard to compose or produce in written form regarding someone off as an irredeemable traitor