Headway - Advanced - The Last Word (Unit 3)

Here you will find the vocabulary from The Last Word Unit 3 in the Headway Advanced coursebook, such as "go forward", "jargon", "in the loop", etc.

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a physical location, such as an office, factory, or store, where people go to work and perform their job duties

Ex: A clean and organized workplace improves productivity and morale .
jargon [noun]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

Ex: In the tech industry , jargon like ' API , ' ' frontend , ' and ' backend ' is commonly used among developers but may be unclear to those without technical knowledge .

to continue or make progress in a particular course of action

Ex: The company is determined to go forward with its expansion into new markets .
to grow [verb]

to become greater in size, amount, number, or quality

Ex: The excitement in the room grew with each passing minute .
business [noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: She invested her savings in a start-up business .
to task [verb]

to assign a duty or responsibility to someone

Ex: The project manager is currently tasking team members with crucial aspects of the project .
action [noun]

the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind

Ex: The soldiers were ready for action as soon as the orders were given .
mission-critical [adjective]

essential to the functioning or success of a specific operation, project, or system

Ex: This task is mission-critical , so it must be completed before the deadline .
practice [noun]

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Ex: Language practice through conversation partners can enhance your fluency .

to have a strong effect on someone or something

Ex: Technological advancements continually impact the way we communicate and conduct business .
win-win [adjective]

benefiting all the parties involved regardless of the outcome

Ex: This deal is win-win ; we get the resources we need , and they expand their market .

to investigate or analyze something in detail

Ex: He drilled down into the customer feedback to find recurring complaints .

to try harder than what is expected

Ex: They went the extra mile to ensure the party was a success .
heads-up [noun]

a warning or notification provided in advance to inform someone about a situation, often to prepare them for what is coming

Ex:
in the loop [phrase]

fully informed about or actively participating in something, such as a discussion or a process

Ex: She 's always in the loop when it comes to the latest technology developments .

to think in a creative way in order to come up with original solutions

Ex: The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery by thinking outside the box and challenging established theories .

to make contact with someone in order to exchange information or to consult with them

Ex: I need to touch base with our clients to see if they have any new requirements .
up to speed [phrase]

in a state of being informed and knowledgeable about a particular topic or situation

Ex: He quickly got up to speed with the project 's requirements and contributed effectively .

used to refer to someone or something that has captured one's attention or is within one's awareness or consideration

Ex: Improving customer experience has always been on their radar as a priority .