This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Plans, Decisions & Problem-solving. 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.
come up with an idea
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will come up with an idea.
bright idea
At a project-planning meeting, the planning document featured the bright idea.
find a solution
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will find a solution.
make an informed decision
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will make an informed decision.
come up with a suggestion
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will come up with a suggestion.
call a halt to the implementation plan
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will call a halt to the implementation plan.
laughable idea
At a project-planning meeting, the planning document featured the laughable idea.
problem occurs
If a problem occurs, the technical team will investigate it immediately.
adopt a method
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will adopt a method.
miss the point
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will miss the point.
slight change of plan
At a project-planning meeting, the planning document featured the slight change of plan.
easy option
At a project-planning meeting, the planning document featured the easy option.
reach the decision
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will reach the decision.
in a straightforward way
The lecturer explained the complex idea in a straightforward way.
weigh up the options
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will weigh up the options.
make a proposal
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will make a proposal.
weighty problems
At a project-planning meeting, the planning document featured the weighty problems.
act on a suggestion
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will act on a suggestion.
explore different ways
The project team explored different ways to reduce costs.
long-term solution
At a project-planning meeting, the planning document featured the long-term solution.
address a problem
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will address a problem.
make plans
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will make plans.
simultaneous equation
At a project-planning meeting, the planning document featured the simultaneous equation.
simple rule
At a project-planning meeting, the planning document featured the simple rule.
draw up a schedule
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will draw up a schedule.
deciding factor
At a project-planning meeting, the planning document featured the deciding factor.
problem arises
If a problem arises, the project team will contact the supplier.
stick to a schedule
In a project-planning meeting, the project team will stick to a schedule.
generally speaking
Generally speaking, regular practice leads to better results.
wide choice
At a project-planning meeting, the planning document featured the wide choice.