OFFICE VOCABULARY

Deadline: The latest time by which a task must be completed.

Example: We need to submit the report before the deadline next Friday.

Meeting: A gathering of people to discuss work-related matters.

Example: There is a team meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Colleague: A person you work with, especially in the same profession.

Example: My colleague helped me finish the project on time.

Manager: A person responsible for controlling or administering a department or group.

Example: The manager approved my request for leave.

Presentation: A formal talk or display of information to an audience.

Example: She gave a detailed presentation on the new marketing strategy.

Project: A planned piece of work to achieve a particular goal.

Example: Our team is working on a new project for a client.

Report: A document giving information about work or research.

Example: I’m writing a report on customer feedback.

Task: A piece of work to be done.

Example: My task today is to organize the files.

Schedule: A plan of activities and times.

Example: Check the schedule for upcoming meetings.

Deadline-driven: Describes work that must be completed by a certain time.

Example: Our job is deadline-driven, so we need to stay focused.

Workload: The amount of work assigned to someone.

Example: Her workload has increased since the new project started.

Promotion: Advancement to a higher position at work.

Example: He received a promotion after five years in the company.

Office hours: The official working times during a day.

Example: The office hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Break room: A place where employees rest and eat during breaks.

Example: We usually have coffee in the break room at 3 p.m.

Deadline extension: Extra time given to complete a task.

Example: I asked for a deadline extension due to unforeseen issues.