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In a meeting B1

Getting there, pitching an idea, and wrapping things up.

Arranging the meeting

attend a meeting — be present at a meetingA: Are you free this afternoon?
B: Sorry, I need to attend a meeting at the office.

bring forward — move to an earlier timeA: When is your dentist appointment?
B: It was on Friday, but they brought it forward to Wednesday.

Offering an idea

come up with — think of an ideaA: We need a new slogan for the event. Any thoughts?
B: Let me think... Maybe I can come up with something catchy.

creative solution — new way to solve a problemA: The printer keeps jamming, and nothing seems to work.
B: Maybe we need a creative solution—like switching to digital documents instead.

Can I just add something? — politely interjectMay I add something here? (polite)
Can I just add something? (casual)

Ending the meeting

close the meeting — end a meetingA: Is there anything else to discuss?
B: No, I think we've covered everything.
A: Great, then I'll close the meeting here.

Getting started

Shall we get started? — begin the meetingShall we get started? (neutral)
Right, let's crack on. (casual)

Getting everyone in the room

Priya: Are you free at three? I need you in a meeting about the new launch.

Dan: I should be. Is it going ahead, or might it get pushed back?

Priya: It's on. Actually, can we bring forward the start to half two? People want to leave early.

Dan: Fine by me. I'll move my other call.

Pitching an idea

Dan: We're stuck on the delivery delays. Any thoughts?

Priya: I think I've come up with something — we route the urgent orders separately.

Dan: Interesting. That could actually be a really creative solution.

Priya: Right? Let me sketch it out and we can test it next week.

Wrapping up

Dan: I think we've covered everything on the list.

Priya: Agreed. Shall we close the meeting and pick up the rest by email?

Dan: Sounds good. Thanks, everyone — useful session.

Priya: Thanks all. I'll send round the notes this afternoon.

Jumping in

Priya: So the plan is to launch all three regions at once, in March.

Dan: Can I just add something? I'm worried we won't have support staff ready in time.

Priya: That's a fair point. Maybe we stagger them by a couple of weeks each.

Dan: That would take the pressure off. Let's put it to the others.

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