Business English: Meetings and Deadlines

Master essential business English vocabulary for meetings, deadlines, and presentations. Learn 6 powerful words with natural examples for the workplace.

  • المسار: اللغة الإنجليزية
  • القسم: المفردات
  • المستوى: B1
  • وقت القراءة: 2 دقيقة
  • آخر تحديث: 20 أغسطس 2026

Why These Words Matter at Work If you work — or want to work — in an English-speaking environment, there are a handful of words you will hear in almost every meeting. Knowing them helps you sound confident, follow conversations easily, and make a strong impression on colleagues. This lesson focuses on six high-value pieces of business English vocabulary that cover meetings, deadlines, and presentations. Word List agenda — a list of topics to discuss in a meeting. "Please review the agenda before the meeting starts." deadline — the final date or time by which something must be done. "The repor…

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What is the difference between 'postpone' and 'cancel'?
'Postpone' means to delay something to a later time — it will still happen. 'Cancel' means to stop something completely so it will not happen at all.
Can I use 'wrap up' in formal business writing?
'Wrap up' is slightly informal, so it works well in spoken meetings and casual emails. In formal written reports, prefer 'conclude' or 'finalise' instead.
How do I use 'follow up' — is it one word or two?
As a verb, write it as two words: 'I will follow up.' As a noun or adjective, use a hyphen or one word: 'a follow-up email' or 'a followup call.'
Is 'agenda' singular or plural?
'Agenda' is used as a singular noun in English: 'The agenda is ready.' The plural is 'agendas': 'We have two separate agendas for the two meetings.'