upcoming
US /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/
adjective Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
of the relatively near future
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Everyone should prepare for the upcoming product launch.
Synonyms
- forthcomingat ease in talking to others
- approachingthe event of one object coming closer to another
- imminentclose in time; about to occur
Collocations
- Easy upcoming holidaydescribing upcoming holiday (of the relatively near future)
- Medium upcoming product launch eventdescribing upcoming product launch event (of the relatively near future)
- Hard upcoming fiscal policy changesdescribing upcoming fiscal policy changes (of the relatively near future)
- Very Hard brace for the upcoming onslaught of hostile acquisitionsto brace for the upcoming onslaught of hostile acquisitions, meaning to prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
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