Phrases & Expressions

Language that avoids stereotypes and expresses respect for all people.

• Using inclusive language promotes equality.
• Please follow our inclusive language guidelines.

A model for managing organizational change in eight steps.

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

An air traffic control instruction to enter the runway and wait there before take-off.

• Line up and wait runway two seven left.
• The pilot was told to line up and wait.

An instruction for a pilot to keep another aircraft in sight.

• Maintain visual with the blue aircraft.
• Please maintain visual until instructed otherwise.

The highest sustainable speed an aircraft can maintain during cruise flight.

• The flight will proceed at max cruise speed.
• Max cruise reduces flight time but increases fuel consumption.

An increase in salary given because of good work or performance.

• She received a merit increase for her excellent sales record.
• The company offers a merit increase annually.

A status indicating that an inspection or test found no problems or defects.

• The diagnostic scan came back as no fault found.
• After checking, the report stated: no fault found.

To make the relationship between two countries or groups friendly again after a period of disagreement.

• Both sides want to normalize relations.
• It will take time to normalize relations.

As we discussed or agreed earlier.

• Per our conversation, I will send the details tomorrow.
• Per our conversation, the meeting is confirmed.

A polite phrase used when offering something, such as an apology or gift, and asking someone to receive it.

• Please accept my sincerest apologies for the delay.
• Please accept this small gift as a token of our appreciation.