Phrases & Expressions

At the very beginning of a process or event.

• At the outset, the plan seemed simple.
• We agreed at the outset that this was important.

An examination to identify and correct unfair biases in systems or decisions.

• A bias audit is crucial for fair AI development.
• The team conducted a bias audit on the hiring process.

To cause something to appear or be produced.

• The experiment brought forth surprising results.
• The land brought forth a good harvest.

To switch radio communication to the approach control frequency for landing guidance.

• Contact approach control on 124.3.
• You will contact approach after passing the marker.

To descend following a published arrival route or procedure, including all its level and speed restrictions.

• Descend via the published arrival route and expect runway two seven.
• The controller cleared us to descend via the STAR to flight level 80.

To descend following a standard arrival route, adhering to all altitude and speed restrictions.

• Descend via STAR to the initial approach fix.
• After the clearance, the crew began to descend via STAR to flight level 100.

To set an aircraft door so that its emergency slide will not inflate when the door is opened.

• Cabin crew must disarm the door before the boarding bridge arrives.
• Always check that you disarm the door before opening it at the gate.

The idea that the physical environment and materials can actively support children's learning and development.

• They believe in the environment as third teacher.
• The classroom design reflects the environment as third teacher.

Ensuring that leaders and departments within an organization agree on and work together towards common goals and strategies.

• Executive alignment is vital for implementing new policies.
• We need better executive alignment across all divisions.

Used to admit that you have done something wrong and should say sorry to someone.

• I was rude yesterday; I owe you an apology.
• I owe you an apology for not telling you the truth.