| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | across time zones | in different world time regions |
| 2. | add it to the agenda | include it for discussion |
| 3. | align on priorities | agree on what matters most |
| 4. | assign a task | give someone work |
| 5. | attach the file | include the document |
| 6. | block time | reserve time for work |
| 7. | book a slot | schedule a time |
| 8. | brainstorm ideas | generate ideas together |
| 9. | can you hear me? | check if audio works |
| 10. | capture action items | record assigned next steps |
| 11. | carve out time | set aside time |
| 12. | catch up | recover lost progress |
| 13. | cc me | copy me on email |
| 14. | check in | ask for a status update |
| 15. | chime in | add a comment |
| 16. | circle back | return to the topic later |
| 17. | daily stand-up | brief daily status meeting |
| 18. | document the process | write down the steps |
| 19. | drive the project | lead project progress |
| 20. | drop a link | send a web link |
| 21. | drop it in the chat | post it in chat |
| 22. | escalate this | raise to higher authority |
| 23. | fall behind | lose progress against schedule |
| 24. | flag an issue | point out a problem |
| 25. | follow the thread | read the message chain |
| 26. | follow up | check again later |
| 27. | forward this | send on to others |
| 28. | free up time | create available time |
| 29. | get buy-in | gain support from others |
| 30. | get on the same page | reach shared understanding |
| 31. | give the green light | approve proceeding |
| 32. | go over the details | review specific information |
| 33. | hash it out | discuss until resolved |
| 34. | hit a milestone | reach a project checkpoint |
| 35. | hop on a call | join a quick call |
| 36. | in the loop | kept informed |
| 37. | incorporate feedback | add suggested changes |
| 38. | iron out | resolve small problems |
| 39. | join the call | enter the online meeting |
| 40. | jump in | enter the discussion |
| 41. | jump on Zoom | meet on Zoom quickly |
| 42. | keep me posted | continue sending updates |
| 43. | keep things moving | maintain progress |
| 44. | leave a comment | add written feedback |
| 45. | let’s connect | arrange to talk soon |
| 46. | lock in | confirm firmly |
| 47. | loop in | include someone in communication |
| 48. | meet the deadline | finish by the due date |
| 49. | move things forward | advance the work |
| 50. | move this offline | discuss separately later |
| 51. | mute yourself | turn off your microphone |
| 52. | nail down | finalize something uncertain |
| 53. | office hours | set times for availability |
| 54. | one-on-one | private meeting between two people |
| 55. | out of the loop | not kept informed |
| 56. | own this | be responsible for it |
| 57. | park that for now | set aside temporarily |
| 58. | ping me | send me a quick message |
| 59. | project kickoff | official project start meeting |
| 60. | push this forward | advance this task |
| 61. | raise a concern | mention a problem |
| 62. | reach out | contact someone directly |
| 63. | recap the key points | summarize the main ideas |
| 64. | reply all | respond to everyone included |
| 65. | retrospective meeting | review after work ends |
| 66. | review the draft | examine the document version |
| 67. | revise the doc | edit the document again |
| 68. | run through | review quickly together |
| 69. | schedule a call | plan a phone or video call |
| 70. | send an invite | share a meeting invitation |
| 71. | set up a meeting | arrange a meeting |
| 72. | share your screen | show your display to others |
| 73. | sign off on | formally approve something |
| 74. | speak up | voice your thoughts |
| 75. | surface a risk | bring up a possible danger |
| 76. | sync up | coordinate with each other |
| 77. | table that | postpone that topic |
| 78. | take notes | record key information |
| 79. | take point | lead the effort |
| 80. | take this async | handle this without live meeting |
| 81. | talk it through | discuss step by step |
| 82. | touch base | make brief contact |
| 83. | track changes | monitor document edits |
| 84. | troubleshoot together | solve problems collaboratively |
| 85. | unmute yourself | turn on your microphone |
| 86. | update the file | change the current document |
| 87. | upload the latest | send newest version online |
| 88. | video call | call with live video |
| 89. | virtual meeting | meeting held online |
| 90. | walk me through | explain each step clearly |
| 91. | we lost you | your connection dropped |
| 92. | weigh in | give your opinion |
| 93. | whiteboard it | map ideas visually |
| 94. | work asynchronously | collaborate without same-time contact |
| 95. | work in real time | collaborate at the same moment |
| 96. | working remotely | working away from the office |
| 97. | wrap this up | bring this to an end |
| 98. | yield the floor | let someone else speak |
| 99. | you froze | your video stopped moving |
| 100. | you’re on mute | your microphone is off |