Summary of Essential English-Slovak Vocabulary Glossary

## Introduction This study guide covers essential English vocabulary for Business & General contexts. It groups words and phrases by meaning, shows definitions, gives practical examples, and highlights how to use them in real-world situations. Use this material to build accurate vocabulary, improve comprehension, and practice using terms in sentences. ### How to use this guide - Read definitions in the quote boxes for quick reference. - Study grouped terms together to see relationships and contrasts. - Try the example sentences aloud or write your own to practice. ## Key categories and word groups ### High-level business terms > **Gross domestic product (GDP):** the total value of goods and services produced by a country in one year > **Cash flow:** the amount of money moving into and out of a business > **Cash cow:** a product, company, service, or investment that always makes a profit Practical examples: - A country's **GDP** rises when manufacturing and services output grow. - Strong **cash flow** lets a company pay salaries and invest in growth. - A well-known software product can be a **cash cow** that funds new projects. Fun fact: Large changes in consumer spending can influence a country's GDP within just one quarter. ### Company performance and lifecycle > **Go out of business:** to stop trading because a company is not making enough money > **Charge:** to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity > **Hire:** to employ someone or to pay to use something for a short period Examples: - If customers fall, small retailers may **go out of business**. - The firm decided to **charge** higher fees for premium support. - We need to **hire** two new developers this quarter. ### Strategy, influence, and positioning > **Buy into sth:** to support or believe in an idea or plan; to allow it to influence you > **Cachet:** a quality that seems special and good; prestige > **High-end:** relating to products or services that are more expensive and of better quality Examples: - Investors may **buy into** a startup's vision if projections look strong. - The brand's **cachet** attracts wealthy customers. - The company launched a **high-end** line to target premium buyers. ### Operations and execution > **Carry out:** to do or complete something, especially as promised or instructed > **Churn out:** to produce large amounts of something quickly, often of lower quality > **Get sth sorted:** to organize or resolve a situation so things work correctly Examples: - The team will **carry out** the market research this month. - Avoid **churning out** content that damages your reputation. - Let's **get the contract sorted** before the meeting. ### Communication, collaboration, and meetings > **Catch-up:** an informal meeting or conversation to update each other on recent events > **Collaborate:** to work with someone else for a special purpose > **Come across:** to appear in a certain way to others Examples: - Schedule a quick **catch-up** with the project manager. - We will **collaborate** with the design team on the campaign. - He **came across** as confident during the pitch. ### Customer focus and service > **Cater to / for somebody:** to satisfy needs or provide what is wanted by a particular person or group > **Care:** the process of protecting someone or something and providing what they need Examples: - The app is designed to **cater to** busy professionals. - Good customer **care** increases loyalty. ### Decision-making and assessment > **Conclude:** to judge after some consideration > **Concede:** to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true > **Commit to:** to promise loyalty, time, or money to a plan or person Examples: - After reviewing data, we **conclude** the campaign worked. - The company **conceded** that production delays caused losses. - She **committed to** a two-year development plan. ### Concepts in behavior and thought > **Cognition:** the process of thinkin