This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Work & Professional Life. 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.
relish a challenge
She seems to ____ in her work.
assess something's value
Experts were called in to ____ before the sale.
differ widely
Opinions on the issue ____ among experts.
make arrangements
The secretary will ____ for the important visit.
move up the ladder
She hopes to ____ within the company.
give an account of
The witness was asked to ____ what she had seen that night.
compelling reason
There was no ____ to change the plan.
prompt service
The restaurant is known for its ____.
high turnover of staff
The company suffers from ____.
make sound business sense
It simply does not ____ to expand now.
jump at the chance
Most people would ____ to meet the star.
target audience
The campaign is aimed at a specific ____.
pack of hounds
The hunter followed a ____ through the woods.
within living memory
The event is still ____.
bright idea
That was a really ____.
safeguard someone's interests
The lawyer worked hard to ____.
good size
The new office is a ____ for the team.
thriving industry
The technology sector is a ____.
come up with an idea
The team quickly managed to ____.
great importance
This issue is of ____ to the whole community.
slim chance
There is only a ____ of winning.
engage in hostilities
The country refused to ____.
poor quality
The material was of very ____.
aspects of the job
She enjoys most ____ but dislikes the travel.
have absolutely no idea
I ____ what the answer is.
hold a position
She continues to ____ in the company.
distinguished scholar
He is a highly ____ in the field of history.
great pleasure
It gives me ____ to introduce our guest.
conduct market research
The company will ____ before launching the product.
brand identity
The company spent millions developing its ____.
broach the subject
It was difficult to ____ during dinner.
broad range
The shop offers a ____ of products.
provide an excellent service
The company always tries to ____.
break through the defence
The attacker managed to ____ and score.
curl up
The cat likes to ____ on the sofa.
completely dependent
The baby is still ____ on its mother.
issue an address
The president will ____ to the nation tonight.
launch a scheme
The government plans to ____ next month.
in-house marketing team
The company has its own ____.
shape noun
The new policy will change the ____ of the industry.
fight for survival
The small company must ____ in a difficult market.
high turnover of staff
The company suffers from ____.
urban living
The challenges of ____ are increasing.
spell disaster
The decision could ____ for the company.
build brand awareness
The campaign aimed to ____ among younger customers.
dire consequences
The decision led to ____ for the company.
of paramount importance
Safety is ____ in this industry.
considerable experience
The position specifically demands ____ in the relevant sector.
broad shoulders
He has the ____ needed for the job.
jump to conclusions
He tends to ____ too quickly.