Phrasal Verbs for Business
Once you are comfortable with basic phrasal verbs, the next step is mastering expressions that help you manage meetings, negotiations, and complex projects. These advanced phrasal verbs signal that you understand both the language and the communication style of global and U.S. workplaces.
When you use them naturally, you sound more collaborative, flexible, and solution-oriented which are all qualities that many U.S. colleagues and clients value highly.
Advanced Phrasal Verbs for Everyday Work
Here are some powerful expressions that frequently appear in professional conversations:
Touch base: “Let’s touch base on Friday to align on next steps.”
Run (something) by (someone): “Can I run this idea by you before the client call?”
Lay out: “Let me lay out the timeline for the next quarter.”
Iron out: “We still need to iron out a few contract details.”
Wrap up: “We’ll wrap up here and send a summary by tomorrow.”
These expressions help you keep conversations moving while maintaining a friendly, cooperative tone.
From Memorizing to Using Phrasal Verbs Confidently
Memorizing lists of phrasal verbs is rarely enough to change how you communicate. You also need:
Context practice: real scenarios from your meetings, emails, and negotiations.
Feedback: guidance on when a phrasal verb sounds too informal or too strong.
Cultural insight: understanding how U.S. colleagues hear and interpret your word choices.
In my coaching and U.S. culture consulting, we work with your actual communication situations so you can integrate these advanced phrasal verbs in a way that feels both natural and culturally appropriate. This helps you shift from “correct English” to impactful, relationship-building English.
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