Phrases & Expressions

A measurement that clearly suggests a specific action or decision.

• We need to track an actionable metric for this campaign.
• This data provides an actionable metric for improvement.

Said by air traffic control to tell a pilot that a request is accepted without change.

• Your flight path change is approved as requested.
• The controller told us our direct routing was approved as requested.

A small jet aircraft used for business travel by companies or individuals.

• The CEO travels by business jet.
• They hired a business jet for the urgent meeting.

A secure physical or virtual space where confidential documents are stored for review during a business transaction.

• Potential buyers reviewed documents in the data room.
• Access to the data room is strictly controlled.

A contract where the terms are explicitly stated, either orally or in writing.

• They signed an express contract.
• This is an express contract with clear terms.

To design or organize something to suit a particular purpose or group.

• The course is geared toward beginners.
• Our products are geared toward young professionals.

To commit all your energy, resources, or effort to something.

• He went all in on the new business.
• They decided to go all in for the championship.

To be sent to the printer to be made into copies.

• The magazine goes to print tomorrow.
• The book is ready to go to print.

To have a part in something, or benefit from its success.

• He has a stake in the company's success.
• They have a stake in the outcome of the election.

A model for managing organizational change in eight steps.

• Kotter's 8 steps help manage change.
• We followed Kotter's 8 steps.