100 Phrases for Moving a Meeting Along

100 Phrases for Moving a Meeting Along

No. Term Definition
1. Add that to the parking lot Defer it for later.
2. All right, next item Move to the next topic.
3. Any final thoughts? Invite brief closing comments.
4. Any objections? Check for blockers quickly.
5. Are we aligned on this? Confirm shared agreement.
6. Back to the agenda Return to planned topics.
7. Before we move on Flag a quick transition.
8. Briefly, please Ask for a shorter response.
9. Bring it back to the point Refocus on the main issue.
10. Can we capture that offline? Handle it after the meeting.
11. Can we close this out? Wrap up the current topic.
12. Can we decide today? Push toward a decision now.
13. Can we keep it high level? Stay at summary level.
14. Can we park that? Set it aside temporarily.
15. Can we table this for now? Postpone discussion for later.
16. Can you summarize? Provide a quick recap.
17. Circle back later Revisit at a later time.
18. Confirming next steps State actions and owners.
19. Could you be concise? Request brevity.
20. Could you wrap up? Ask to finish the point.
21. Cutting to the chase Get to the key point.
22. Does anyone disagree? Surface dissent quickly.
23. Does that answer it? Check if resolved.
24. Does this need more time? Assess whether to extend.
25. Enough on that End the discussion.
26. Excellent, moving on Transition to the next item.
27. For the sake of time Signal time constraints.
28. Get to the bottom line State the essential point.
29. Give us the headline Share the main takeaway.
30. Good, let’s proceed Continue to the next step.
31. Got it, next topic Acknowledge and move on.
32. Have we decided? Confirm a decision was made.
33. How does this affect next steps? Tie discussion to actions.
34. How should we proceed? Choose the next action.
35. I hear you, moving on Acknowledge and transition.
36. I propose we move on Suggest switching topics.
37. I think we’re done here Signal closure on topic.
38. In the interest of time Prompt faster progress.
39. Is there anything blocking us? Identify obstacles quickly.
40. Is this a yes or no? Force a clear choice.
41. Is this in scope? Check relevance to meeting.
42. Is this the right forum? Verify appropriate audience.
43. Is this urgent today? Prioritize immediate needs.
44. It sounds like we agree Confirm consensus.
45. Keep it to one minute Set a short time box.
46. Keep us on track Maintain focus on agenda.
47. Let’s capture the action items Record tasks and owners.
48. Let’s close this topic End current discussion.
49. Let’s decide and move forward Make decision and proceed.
50. Let’s focus on the decision Center on choosing an option.
51. Let’s get back on track Return to agenda focus.
52. Let’s hear from others Invite additional voices.
53. Let’s keep moving Maintain momentum.
54. Let’s keep this brief Ask for concise input.
55. Let’s move to the next point Transition to next agenda item.
56. Let’s park this for now Defer and continue meeting.
57. Let’s put a pin in that Pause and revisit later.
58. Let’s recap Summarize what was said.
59. Let’s stick to the agenda Follow planned topics.
60. Let’s take this offline Discuss outside the meeting.
61. Let’s timebox this Limit discussion time.
62. Let’s wrap this up Bring discussion to a close.
63. Make it concrete Ask for specifics.
64. Move to the next slide Advance presentation content.
65. Moving right along Continue without delay.
66. Next on the agenda Introduce the next item.
67. Next steps are clear Confirm actions are defined.
68. No further comments? Check if anyone else speaks.
69. Noted, moving on Acknowledge and proceed.
70. One at a time Prevent cross-talk.
71. One sentence summary Request a very brief recap.
72. Parking lot that Defer it for later review.
73. Please stay on topic Keep discussion relevant.
74. Quick check-in Brief status update.
75. Quick decision needed Prompt immediate choice.
76. Quick recap, then proceed Summarize and continue.
77. Quick round of input Get brief comments from all.
78. Quickly, what’s the ask? Clarify the request.
79. Ready to move on? Confirm readiness to transition.
80. Return to the main point Refocus discussion.
81. Right, let’s continue Resume forward progress.
82. Save that for later Defer until later.
83. Shall we move on? Propose switching topics.
84. So what’s the decision? Force a clear outcome.
85. Sounds good, next Acknowledge and advance.
86. Stick to the key points Avoid unnecessary detail.
87. Summarize the takeaway State the main conclusion.
88. Take it offline Handle separately after meeting.
89. That can wait Deprioritize for now.
90. That feels out of scope Flag as not relevant.
91. That’s a separate topic Identify a different discussion.
92. Time check Assess time remaining.
93. To bring this to a close Signal ending the topic.
94. To confirm, we will Restate agreed actions.
95. To keep us moving Encourage forward progress.
96. To summarize Provide a brief recap.
97. Transitioning to the next item Move to the next topic.
98. We can follow up later Defer to later communication.
99. We need a decision Push toward choosing now.
100. What are the options? List choices quickly.