| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | agree on | reach consensus about |
| 2. | back down | withdraw a position |
| 3. | back up | support with evidence |
| 4. | break in | interrupt a speaker |
| 5. | bring back | return to earlier topic |
| 6. | bring in | introduce or involve someone |
| 7. | bring up | introduce a topic |
| 8. | build on | develop from earlier idea |
| 9. | butt in | interrupt rudely |
| 10. | call in | join by telephone |
| 11. | call off | cancel a planned meeting |
| 12. | carry on | continue despite interruption |
| 13. | check in | report progress or status |
| 14. | chime in | join a discussion |
| 15. | clear up | resolve confusion |
| 16. | come up | arise in discussion |
| 17. | cut in | interrupt while speaking |
| 18. | dial in | join by phone |
| 19. | dig into | examine deeply |
| 20. | draw up | prepare a formal document |
| 21. | drift off | lose focus gradually |
| 22. | drop in | join informally or briefly |
| 23. | drop out | leave before finishing |
| 24. | feed back | give responses or reactions |
| 25. | figure out | understand or solve |
| 26. | fill in | provide missing information |
| 27. | focus on | concentrate attention on |
| 28. | follow up | take further action later |
| 29. | get back to | reply later |
| 30. | go ahead | proceed with permission |
| 31. | go into | discuss in detail |
| 32. | go over | review in detail |
| 33. | hand in | submit to authority |
| 34. | hand out | distribute documents or materials |
| 35. | hand over | transfer responsibility |
| 36. | hang on | wait briefly |
| 37. | head out | leave the meeting |
| 38. | hold back | hesitate to speak |
| 39. | hold on | wait for a moment |
| 40. | huddle up | gather closely for discussion |
| 41. | iron out | resolve difficulties |
| 42. | join in | participate with others |
| 43. | jot down | write quickly and briefly |
| 44. | jump in | enter a discussion quickly |
| 45. | kick off | begin a meeting or event |
| 46. | lay out | present clearly and systematically |
| 47. | leave out | omit from discussion |
| 48. | link up | connect or collaborate |
| 49. | listen in | hear a discussion remotely |
| 50. | lock in | secure a final choice |
| 51. | look into | investigate further |
| 52. | move on | proceed to next item |
| 53. | narrow down | reduce the options |
| 54. | note down | write briefly for record |
| 55. | open out | expand the discussion |
| 56. | open up | start discussion or sharing |
| 57. | opt in | choose to participate |
| 58. | opt out | choose not to participate |
| 59. | pair up | form pairs |
| 60. | pass around | distribute among attendees |
| 61. | patch in | connect someone remotely |
| 62. | point out | draw attention to |
| 63. | put forward | propose an idea |
| 64. | put off | postpone to a later time |
| 65. | reach out | contact someone for help |
| 66. | read out | say aloud to group |
| 67. | report back | return with information |
| 68. | round off | finish neatly |
| 69. | rule out | exclude as impossible |
| 70. | run through | review quickly |
| 71. | set up | arrange or prepare beforehand |
| 72. | sign in | register arrival or access |
| 73. | sign off | end a call or session |
| 74. | sit in | attend without leading |
| 75. | smooth over | make less tense |
| 76. | sort out | resolve or organize |
| 77. | speak up | speak more loudly or clearly |
| 78. | spell out | explain in clear detail |
| 79. | step in | intervene to help |
| 80. | sum up | give a brief summary |
| 81. | take down | write what is said |
| 82. | take over | assume control or lead |
| 83. | talk over | discuss before deciding |
| 84. | talk through | discuss step by step |
| 85. | team up | work together |
| 86. | think through | consider carefully |
| 87. | tie in | connect closely with |
| 88. | tune out | stop listening attentively |
| 89. | turn down | reject a proposal |
| 90. | veer off | move away from topic |
| 91. | vote on | decide by voting |
| 92. | walk out | leave in protest |
| 93. | walk through | guide through details |
| 94. | weigh in | offer an opinion |
| 95. | wind up | bring to an end |
| 96. | work out | find a solution |
| 97. | wrap up | finish the meeting |
| 98. | write up | prepare notes or report |
| 99. | zero in on | focus closely on |
| 100. | zone out | stop paying attention |