Phrases & Expressions

To call off a planned meeting.

• We had to cancel the meeting.
• The boss cancelled the meeting at the last minute.

To stop operating permanently, or to make a business stop operating.

• The old factory closed down after fifty years.
• They closed down the shop because of high rent.

To buy and sell things, especially as a job.

• Our company does business with twenty countries.
• It's a pleasure doing business with you.

Taking further action to continue something or to find out more about it.

• I'm following up on your application.
• This is a follow-up to our meeting.

To provide or supply what is necessary or wanted for someone or something.

• We must meet the needs of the community.
• This plan will meet the needs of all students.

To create a new possibility or opportunity for someone.

• This new job will open the door to many possibilities.
• Her success opened the door for other women.

No longer operating.

• The shop went out of business.
• Many companies are out of business.

A description of an item for sale, usually online, including its features, images, and price.

• We need to improve our product listing with better photos.
• The product listing clearly showed all the item's specifications.

To ask someone to consider a proposal or question.

• Let's put the proposal to the committee.
• He put the question to the audience.

To arrange a time for a meeting.

• Can you schedule a meeting for Monday?
• I scheduled the meeting for 10 a.m.