| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | aim for | intend to achieve |
| 2. | allow for | make provision for |
| 3. | block out | reserve time on a calendar |
| 4. | book in | reserve a time slot |
| 5. | brace for | prepare for difficulty |
| 6. | break down | divide into parts |
| 7. | bring forward | move to an earlier time |
| 8. | bring up | raise for discussion |
| 9. | budget for | plan money for |
| 10. | build in | include as part of design |
| 11. | carry on | continue |
| 12. | carve out | set aside time or space |
| 13. | catch up on | do overdue tasks |
| 14. | check off | mark as done |
| 15. | check on | verify progress or status |
| 16. | close out | finish completely |
| 17. | come up with | produce an idea or plan |
| 18. | cross off | remove from a list |
| 19. | cut back | reduce spending or activity |
| 20. | divide up | apportion among parts |
| 21. | draw up | prepare formally |
| 22. | enter in | record formally |
| 23. | factor in | include in calculations |
| 24. | fall behind | lag behind schedule |
| 25. | figure out | find a workable solution |
| 26. | fill in | complete missing details |
| 27. | fill out | complete a form |
| 28. | firm up | make more definite |
| 29. | fit in | find time or space for |
| 30. | follow up | continue after initial action |
| 31. | forge ahead | advance steadily |
| 32. | gear up | prepare actively |
| 33. | get ahead | make early progress |
| 34. | get going | start moving or working |
| 35. | get started | begin work |
| 36. | go ahead | proceed |
| 37. | go over | review or examine |
| 38. | hand in | submit officially |
| 39. | hold off | delay action |
| 40. | hold over | delay until later |
| 41. | jot down | write quickly |
| 42. | keep track of | monitor continuously |
| 43. | keep up with | remain current with |
| 44. | kick off | begin formally |
| 45. | lay out | arrange or present a plan |
| 46. | lead up to | precede an important event |
| 47. | line up | arrange in a sequence |
| 48. | lock in | secure or confirm |
| 49. | look ahead | consider the future |
| 50. | look into | investigate or examine |
| 51. | make up | recover lost time |
| 52. | map out | outline a course of action |
| 53. | mark down | record in writing |
| 54. | move back | reschedule later |
| 55. | move forward | advance with a plan |
| 56. | nail down | settle definitely |
| 57. | narrow down | reduce options |
| 58. | note down | write briefly |
| 59. | opt for | choose |
| 60. | pencil in | schedule tentatively |
| 61. | phase in | introduce gradually |
| 62. | phase out | remove gradually |
| 63. | pin down | determine exactly |
| 64. | plan out | organize in detail beforehand |
| 65. | press on | continue despite difficulty |
| 66. | push back | delay to a later time |
| 67. | put back | postpone to later |
| 68. | put off | postpone |
| 69. | put together | assemble or organize |
| 70. | roll out | launch in stages |
| 71. | round off | bring to a satisfactory end |
| 72. | rule out | exclude as impossible |
| 73. | run over | exceed allotted time |
| 74. | run through | review quickly |
| 75. | schedule in | assign a time for |
| 76. | scope out | evaluate possibilities |
| 77. | set up | arrange or establish something |
| 78. | size up | assess quickly |
| 79. | slip behind | lose schedule position |
| 80. | slot in | insert into a schedule |
| 81. | speed up | increase pace |
| 82. | start off | begin |
| 83. | stay on top of | remain in control of |
| 84. | step up | increase effort or pace |
| 85. | take stock | assess the current situation |
| 86. | talk through | discuss step by step |
| 87. | think through | consider carefully in advance |
| 88. | think up | invent or devise |
| 89. | tick off | mark as completed |
| 90. | tie down | fix firmly or finalize |
| 91. | trim down | reduce to essentials |
| 92. | type up | prepare in typed form |
| 93. | weigh up | consider carefully |
| 94. | whittle down | gradually reduce |
| 95. | wind up | end or conclude |
| 96. | work out | devise or resolve a plan |
| 97. | work toward | make progress toward |
| 98. | wrap up | finish or conclude |
| 99. | write down | record on paper |
| 100. | write up | prepare a full written account |