Level: B2 | Topic: Phrasal Verbs for Meetings
At B2 level, phrasal verbs become more formal and precise. Here are 8 advanced phrasal verbs used in high-level business meetings — for negotiating, approving plans, analysing data, and managing risk.
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| iron out | to resolve the remaining problems or difficulties | We need to iron out a few issues before signing the contract. |
| build on | to use something as a foundation to develop further | Let's build on the progress we made last quarter. |
| draw up | to prepare a formal document or plan | Legal will draw up the contract by Friday. |
| push through | to force a proposal or plan to be accepted despite opposition | She managed to push through the restructuring plan. |
| flag up | to highlight or draw attention to a potential problem | I want to flag up a risk before we proceed. |
| break down | to analyse something in detail; or to fail completely | Let's break down the figures by region. |
| sign off on | to give formal approval to something | The CEO needs to sign off on this before we proceed. |
| weigh up | to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages | We need to weigh up all the options before deciding. |
Read each sentence. Is it true or false?
1. To iron out problems means to create new ones.
2. To build on something means to develop it further.
3. To draw up a document means to destroy it.
4. To push through a plan means to get it approved despite opposition.
5. To flag up an issue means to bring it to someone's attention.
6. To break down figures means to analyse them in detail.
7. To sign off on something means to formally reject it.
8. To weigh up options means to consider their pros and cons.
1. Before we sign, we need to _____ a few outstanding issues.
2. The team should _____ the success of the pilot programme.
3. Could you _____ the contract ready for Monday?
4. Despite strong opposition, she managed to _____ the new policy.
5. I need to _____ a concern about the data security risk.
6. Let's _____ the revenue figures by product line and region.
7. The board needs to _____ the proposal before we announce it.
8. We must carefully _____ the risks before committing resources.
Click a phrasal verb then click its matching meaning.
1. The lawyers will __ the partnership agreement by Thursday.
2. Can you __ the cost projections by department?
3. We need to __ the final contractual issues before launch.
4. I'd like to __ a potential compliance risk to the committee.
5. The team should __ the momentum from last year.
6. It took months to __ the new restructuring programme.
7. The director needs to __ the final budget before release.
8. Let's __ the pros and cons before we make a final decision.
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Click a phrasal verb, then click the correct column.
Fill in the missing phrasal verbs.