adhere to /æd'hiə/ (v) to follow, to pay attention to Example: The chairman never adhered to his own rules
agenda /əˈdʒendə/ (n) The next item on the agenda is the publicity budget. Example: The agenda was sent out three weeks ago so that everyone could prepare for the meeting
bring up N/A to introduce a topic Example: Can you bring up the main menu again?
conclude /kənˈkluːd/ (v) to decide or believe something as a result of what you have heard or seen Example: After long discussions, the board has concluded that the project has to be canceled
go ahead /ˈɡəʊ əhed/ (n, v) to proceed with Example: The manager was just waiting for the go ahead from her boss before mailing the report
goal /ɡəʊl/ (n) purpose Example: Employees are expected to analyze and evaluate their annual goals
lengthy /ˈleŋkθi/ (adj) very long, and often too long, in time or size Example: After lengthy discussions, the chairperson was reelected for another term
matter /ˈmætə(r)/ (n) a subject or situation that you must consider or deal with Example: If there are no other matters to discuss, we will conclude the meeting
periodically /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkli/ (adv) happening fairly often and regularly Example: The group tried to meet periodically
priority /praɪˈɒrəti/ (n) something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first Example: Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next week's agenda
progress /ˈprəʊɡres/ (n, v) the process of improving or developing Example: The executive committee asked each group to present a report showing their progress for the year
waste /weɪst/ (v, n) to use more of something than is necessary or useful Example: Without a leader, the group members wasted time and energy trying to organize themselves