1. Hand over = předat (agendu, projekt)
Before you leave for vacation, please hand over your tasks to Peter.
2. Deal with = řešit, zabývat se, jednat s někým
Our customer service team has to deal with dozens of complaints every day.
3. Call off = zrušit, odvolat (schůzku, akci)
They decided to call off the meeting because the CEO was stuck at the airport.
4. Fill in (British English) / fill out (American English) = vyplnit (formulář, dotazník)
Please fill in this registration form and send it back to HR.
5. Carry out = vykonat, provést (průzkum, úkol, plán)
The marketing department will carry out a detailed market research next month.
6. Sort out = vyřešit
We need to sort out the logistics issues before we launch the product.
7. Set up = založit (firmu), nastavit (systém, proces), domluvit/zorganizovat (schůzku, hovor)
Let’s set up a Microsoft Teams call for tomorrow morning to discuss the project details.
8. Come up with = přijít s něčím, vymyslet (nápad, řešení)
We need to come up with a new strategy to increase our sales.
9. Turn down = odmítnout, zamítnout (nabídku, kandidáta)
Unfortunately, we had to turn down their proposal because it was too expensive.
10. Put off = odložit, přesunout na později (termín, schůzku)
We had to put off the project launch until next month due to unexpected technical issues.
11. Draw up = sepsat, vypracovat (smlouvu, plán)
Our legal team is drawing up the contract right now.
12. Look into = prověřit, prozkoumat (problém, možnost)
We are looking into the IT system crash to prevent it from happening again.
13. Count on = spoléhat se na (někoho)
You can always count on David to deliver his reports on time.
14. Find out = zjistit, odhalit (informaci).
I need to find out why the shipment has been delayed.
15. Take over = převzít (vedení, firmu, zodpovědnost po někom)
She will take over the department after the current manager retires.
16. Sign up = zaregistrovat se
How many participants have signed up for the webinar so far?
17. Note down = zapsat si, poznamenat si
Let me note down your email address so I can send you the quote.
18. Point out = upozornit na, zdůraznit, poukázat na (chybu, fakt)
The auditor pointed out several errors in our financial statements.
19. Turn to sb = obrátit se na někoho (s žádostí o radu či pomoc)
If you have any questions regarding the software, you can turn to the IT support team.
20. Fall through = ztroskotat, nedopadnout (obchod, dohoda)
The deal fell through at the last minute because we couldn’t agree on the price.
21. Catch up = dohnat (zmeškanou práci)
I’ve been sick for a week, so I need to catch up on my emails.
22. Think over = promyslet si, zvážit
Thank you for the offer. We need some time to think it over.
23. Shop around = porovnávat ceny/nabídky, porozhlédnout se na trhu
Before choosing a supplier, it’s always a good idea to shop around for the best deal.
24. Lay off = propustit (zaměstnance)
Due to the economic crisis, the company had to lay off 10 % of its workforce.
25. Sell out = vyprodat
The new smartphone model was completely sold out within two hours.
26. Go through = projít, zkontrolovat (dokument)
Let’s go through the presentation slides one more time.
27. Take on = zaměstnat, přijmout (nového zaměstnance)
We are expanding and need to take on two new developers.
28. Call back = zavolat zpátky, zatelefonovat později
Mr. Jones is in a meeting right now. Can he call you back in an hour?
29. See to = dohlédnout na (něco), postarat se o (něco)
Don’t worry about the booking; I will see to it right away.
30. Bring up = nadnést, nadhodit, otevřít téma (k diskuzi)
Don’t bring up the budget issue during the client presentation; we will discuss it later internally.