Project and processes – Vocabulary and Phrases
deadline – a date when something must be finished
The deadline is next Thursday.
to meet deadlines – to complete the work in time
We are not able to meet the deadline. Sorry.
realistic deadlines – deadlines that can be met
These is not a realistic deadline. We need one week more to complete the project.
a forecast – a prediction about what is going to happen
These forecasts about the Czech economy are hard to believe.
evaluate – to analyse
We need to evaluate the recent figures before we make a decision.
record – a list of the details of something
to keep a record – to write down information about
Please keep a record of everything that is said at this meeting.
a task – a piece of work to be done
This is a difficult task for me.
to perform a task – to do a task
Our team cannot perform such a difficult task.
steps – parts of the process
We need to take several steps to prevent this from happening again.
a schedule – a program of work
Let me tell you about our schedule for next week.
to schedule – to make a program of work
I scheduled the trip for next month.
ahead of schedule – earlier
We can slow down a bit. We are ahead of schedule.
behind schedule – late
They are behind schedule due to technical problems.
on schedule – exactly when planned
Do you think we will complete it on schedule?
in time – early enough
Please come in time for dinner.
on time – exactly at the time planned
The train leaves on time.
to interrupt work – to cause or make a break in the continuity
He interrupted his work to reply to his supervisor's email.
urgent – very important
It's urgent. Please do it as soon as possible.
bottom line – the decisive point
A lot can happen between now and August, but the bottom line—for now—is that the company is still having big financial troubles.
to review – to look again at something
An independent committee should review the management's decision.
to make progress – to make a movement toward a goal; to develop
We are making an incredible progress.
to evaluate progress – to analyze progress
European Ministers meet in Vienna to evaluate progress on health and environment and ensure a better future to our children
to monitor progress – to observe/view progress
You can use this data to monitor progress to your goals.
to run out of time – to not have any time left
Unfortunately, we ran out of time before we managed to complete the project.
to be tied up – to be busy and not have time for other things
Sorry, I'm tied up at work. I will call you tomorrow.
to be productive – producing a lot
This department is very productive.
productivity – a state of being productive
in a moment – a very short time
I'll call you in a moment.
at the moment – now
He's too busy at the moment.
for the time being – for now
We won't make any changes for the time being.
to last – to take time
The meeting will last about three hours.
It takes me three hours – I need three hours to complete it
We can walk but it will take a long time
to have some time left – to have some time available
Sorry, but there is no time left.
overtime – extra working time
Can you work overtime tonight?
to decide on sth. – to know what to do and take action
We have decided on hiring three new employees.
to make a decision – to decide
I don't like people who are not able to make decisions quickly.