refund /ˈriːfʌnd/
(noun) a sum of money that is paid back to you, especially because you paid too much or because you returned goods to a shop
Example: With the tax refund, we bought two plane tickets
(noun) a sum of money that is paid back to you, especially because you paid too much or because you returned goods to a shop
Example: With the tax refund, we bought two plane tickets
note /nəʊt/
(noun) a short piece of writing to help you remember something
Example: You need to take note.
(noun) a short piece of writing to help you remember something
Example: You need to take note.
guarantee /ˌɡærənˈtiː/
(verb) to promise to do something; to promise something will happen
Example: He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again.
(verb) to promise to do something; to promise something will happen
Example: He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again.
Invite sb to do sth /ɪnˈvaɪt/
(verb)
Example: I was wondering if I should invite him to stay at our place.
(verb)
Example: I was wondering if I should invite him to stay at our place.
Join sb/sth /ʤɔɪn/
(verb)
Example: I don't have time for a drink now, but I'll join you later.
(verb)
Example: I don't have time for a drink now, but I'll join you later.
Postpone sth /pəʊstˈpəʊn/
(verb)
Example: The negotiations have been postponed indefinitely.
(verb)
Example: The negotiations have been postponed indefinitely.
Attend sth /əˈtɛnd/
(verb)
Example: I don't think there's any need for all of us to attend the meeting.
(verb)
Example: I don't think there's any need for all of us to attend the meeting.
Participate in sth /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
(verb)
Example: We want to encourage members to participate in the running of the club.
(verb)
Example: We want to encourage members to participate in the running of the club.
Apologize (to sb) for doing sth /əˈpɒləʤaɪz/
(verb)
Example: We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
(verb)
Example: We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Reschedule sth /ˌriːˈʃɛdjuːl/
(verb)
Example: I rescheduled my doctor’s appointment for later in the week.
(verb)
Example: I rescheduled my doctor’s appointment for later in the week.
Host sth /həʊst/
(verb)
Example: The organization will host a conference about how to cut corporate crime.
(verb)
Example: The organization will host a conference about how to cut corporate crime.
reimbursement /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrsmənt/
(noun) the act of paying back money to somebody which they have spent or lost; the amount that is paid back
Example: This is John Taylor from Accounting and I'm calling about the reimbursement request you made yesterday.
(noun) the act of paying back money to somebody which they have spent or lost; the amount that is paid back
Example: This is John Taylor from Accounting and I'm calling about the reimbursement request you made yesterday.
Give sb a call /gɪv/ /ə/ /kɔːl/
(verb)
Example: Please give me a call and let me know if you can send it to me by either e-mail or fax.
(verb)
Example: Please give me a call and let me know if you can send it to me by either e-mail or fax.
Have inquiry about sth /hæv/ /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
(verb)
Example: If you have any inquiries about this, you are encouraged to come by my office.
(verb)
Example: If you have any inquiries about this, you are encouraged to come by my office.
Make sure /meɪk/ /ʃʊə/
(verb)
Example: Please make sure that food and drinks are not brought in the conference room.
(verb)
Example: Please make sure that food and drinks are not brought in the conference room.
Upon sb’s request /əˈpɒn/ /rɪˈkwɛst/
(adjective)
Example: Our experienced staff are ready to help you book hotels, cars upon your request.
(adjective)
Example: Our experienced staff are ready to help you book hotels, cars upon your request.
Do sb a favor /duː/ /ə/ /ˈfeɪvə/
(verb)
Example: I'd like you to do me a favor.
(verb)
Example: I'd like you to do me a favor.
Go up /gəʊ/ /ʌp/
(phrasal verb) if the price of something, the temperature, etc. goes up , it becomes higher
Example: The president has expected the sales of both models to go up drastically.
(phrasal verb) if the price of something, the temperature, etc. goes up , it becomes higher
Example: The president has expected the sales of both models to go up drastically.
Negotiate with sb /nɪˈgəʊʃɪeɪt/
(verb)
Example: Can we negotiate with the owner of the house?
(verb)
Example: Can we negotiate with the owner of the house?
Inclusive /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
(adjective) having the total cost, or the cost of something that is mentioned, contained in the price
Example: All of our prices are inclusive of tax and service fees.
(adjective) having the total cost, or the cost of something that is mentioned, contained in the price
Example: All of our prices are inclusive of tax and service fees.
Exclusive /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
(adjective) only to be used by one particular person or group; only given to one particular person or group
Example: Prices shown are Tax exclusive.
(adjective) only to be used by one particular person or group; only given to one particular person or group
Example: Prices shown are Tax exclusive.
Out-of-stock /aʊt/-/ɒv/-/stɒk/
(adjective)
Example: Unfortunately, we are out- of-stock of the black iPhones, but we do have it in gold.
(adjective)
Example: Unfortunately, we are out- of-stock of the black iPhones, but we do have it in gold.
Remind sb to do sth/ of sth /ˈrɪmaɪnd/
(verb)
Example: We would like to remind all our guests to leave their keys at reception before they depart.
(verb)
Example: We would like to remind all our guests to leave their keys at reception before they depart.
Suppose to do sth /səˈpəʊz/
(verb)
Example: You are supposed to come to our clinic at 2 p.m. on Friday.
(verb)
Example: You are supposed to come to our clinic at 2 p.m. on Friday.
Make adjustments /meɪk/ /əˈʤʌstmənts/
(verb)
Example: If you want to make any adjustments, please call me back as soon as possible.
(verb)
Example: If you want to make any adjustments, please call me back as soon as possible.
under renovation /ˈʌndə/ /ˌrɛnəʊˈveɪʃən/
(adjective)
Example: As you probably know, our cafeteria will be under renovation starting tomorrow and the work won't be finished until the end of next week.
(adjective)
Example: As you probably know, our cafeteria will be under renovation starting tomorrow and the work won't be finished until the end of next week.
Upcoming event /ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ɪˈvɛnt/
(noun)
Example: I need to remind you of an upcoming event prior 10 the beginning of our meeting.
(noun)
Example: I need to remind you of an upcoming event prior 10 the beginning of our meeting.