This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Business & Management. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
refuse point-blank
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will refuse point-blank.
enlist help
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will enlist help.
nagging doubt
At a quarterly strategy meeting, the company report featured the nagging doubt.
unique selling point
At a quarterly strategy meeting, the company report featured the unique selling point.
generate business
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will generate business.
enter into talks
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will enter into talks.
talks collapse
Talks collapse when neither side is willing to compromise.
grasp the importance of the business plan
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will grasp the importance of the business plan.
make calculations
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will make calculations.
maintain quality
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will maintain quality.
boost sales
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will boost sales.
show a growth
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will show a growth.
enter into a contract
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will enter into a contract.
emergency meeting
At a quarterly strategy meeting, the company report featured the emergency meeting.
work to the client's advantage
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will work to the client's advantage.
fit in with the client's plans
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will fit in with the client's plans.
meet a target
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will meet a target.
affect the bottom line
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will affect the bottom line.
improve operational efficiency
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will improve operational efficiency.
pay dividends
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will pay dividends.
come under attack
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will come under attack.
set realistic targets
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will set realistic targets.
go into production
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will go into production.
promote interests
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will promote interests.
announce record profits
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will announce record profits.
turn a profit
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will turn a profit.
make arrangements
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will make arrangements.
experience a growth
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will experience a growth.
boost profits
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will boost profits.
see a growth
In a quarterly strategy meeting, the management team will see a growth.