checkout /ˈtʃekaʊt/
(noun) the place where you pay for the things that you are buying in a supermarket
Example: The line at this checkout is too long, so let's look for another
(noun) the place where you pay for the things that you are buying in a supermarket
Example: The line at this checkout is too long, so let's look for another
enterprise /ˈentərpraɪz/
(noun) a company or business
Example: The new enterprise quickly established an account with the office supply store
(noun) a company or business
Example: The new enterprise quickly established an account with the office supply store
stationery /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
(noun) materials for writing and for using in an office, for example paper, pens and envelopes
Example: We do not have enough stationery, so please order some more
(noun) materials for writing and for using in an office, for example paper, pens and envelopes
Example: We do not have enough stationery, so please order some more
on hand /ɑːn hænd/
(adjective) available
Example: We had too much stock on hand, so we had a summer sale
(adjective) available
Example: We had too much stock on hand, so we had a summer sale
(At) bargain prices (/æt/) /ˈbɑːgɪn/ /ˈpraɪsɪz/
(noun)
Example: Lacking audiences, the concert offered last-minute bookings at bargain prices.
(noun)
Example: Lacking audiences, the concert offered last-minute bookings at bargain prices.
Expand something /ɪksˈpænd/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
(verb)
Example: He expanded his business by opening a restaurant chain in many provinces.
(verb)
Example: He expanded his business by opening a restaurant chain in many provinces.
Explore something /ɪksˈplɔː/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
(verb)
Example: They have to explore new ways to market their brand.
(verb)
Example: They have to explore new ways to market their brand.
Item of something /ˈaɪtəm/ /ɒv/
(noun)
Example: They lay several items of clothing on sales in front of the store.
(noun)
Example: They lay several items of clothing on sales in front of the store.
Mandatory for somebody to do something /ˈmændətəri/ /fɔː/
(adjective)
Example: A drugs test is mandatory for all athletes to compete in the games.
(adjective)
Example: A drugs test is mandatory for all athletes to compete in the games.
Quality merchandise /ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈmɜːʧəndaɪz/
(noun)
Example: The customers seem satisfied with the good quality merchandise of that brand.
(noun)
Example: The customers seem satisfied with the good quality merchandise of that brand.
Trend in something /trɛnd/ /ɪn/
(noun)
Example: Whatever lastest trend in fashion is, it is obvious that Sammy will be wearing it.
(noun)
Example: Whatever lastest trend in fashion is, it is obvious that Sammy will be wearing it.
Diversify something into something /daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/
(verb)
Example: The company has been trying to diversify its business into other fields.
(verb)
Example: The company has been trying to diversify its business into other fields.
Be essential for/ to something /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/ /fɔː/
(adjective)
Example: They are considering if the loan is essential for the investment.
(adjective)
Example: They are considering if the loan is essential for the investment.
Maintain something /meɪnˈteɪn/
(verb)
Example: The two countries have always maintained the strategic partnership relations.
(verb)
Example: The two countries have always maintained the strategic partnership relations.
Obtain something /əbˈteɪn/
(verb)
Example: It is too difficult to obtain a ticket for the concert now.
(verb)
Example: It is too difficult to obtain a ticket for the concert now.
Prerequisite for/ of/ to something /ˌpriːˈrɛkwɪzɪt/
(adjective)
Example: An economic degree is a prerequisite for manager position.
(adjective)
Example: An economic degree is a prerequisite for manager position.
Source of something /sɔːs/ /ɒv/
(noun)
Example: Every evidence mentioned in the essay must have sources of information.
(noun)
Example: Every evidence mentioned in the essay must have sources of information.
Accurate calculation /ˈækjʊrɪt/ /ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən/
(noun)
Example: It takes them a month to make an accurate calculation of the financial report.
(noun)
Example: It takes them a month to make an accurate calculation of the financial report.
Integral to something /ˈɪntɪgrəl/
(adjective)
Example: The customers’ satisfaction is integral to the company’s success.
(adjective)
Example: The customers’ satisfaction is integral to the company’s success.
Inventory of something /ˈɪnvəntri/
(noun)
Example: Our inventory of used electronic devices is the cheapest.
(noun)
Example: Our inventory of used electronic devices is the cheapest.
Ship sth + adv/ prep /ʃɪp/
(verb)
Example: We need to ship this package abroad.
(verb)
Example: We need to ship this package abroad.
Sufficient for sb/ sth to do sth /səˈfɪʃənt/
(adjective)
Example: A loan of $5000 would be sufficient for us to invest in our new project.
(adjective)
Example: A loan of $5000 would be sufficient for us to invest in our new project.
Supply sth to sb/ sth /səˈplaɪ/
(verb)
Example: The government encourages people to supply warm clothes to highland people.
(verb)
Example: The government encourages people to supply warm clothes to highland people.
Issue an invoice /ˈɪʃuː/ /ən/ /ˈɪnvɔɪs/
(verb)
Example: We required the suppliers to issue an invoice attached with the goods.
(verb)
Example: We required the suppliers to issue an invoice attached with the goods.
Compile something /kəmˈpaɪl/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
(verb)
Example: You have to compile some figures for the presentation on Economics
(verb)
Example: You have to compile some figures for the presentation on Economics