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.