6.5 Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
Q
in the hope of (+ ing form)
A
with the expectation or desire for something
2
Q
expand into
A
to increase or move into a new market
3
Q
exchange knowledge
A
to share ideas, evidence, and expertise
4
Q
benefit (from sth)
A
to gain an advantage or profit
5
Q
lack of interest
A
indifference or low enthusiasm
6
Q
an interest … sth
A
a desire to learn or know more
7
Q
cross-…
A
involving different areas (e.g., cross-company)
8
Q
be in discussion
A
under consideration, not finalized
9
Q
be on the verge of
A
likely to happen soon
10
Q
break up an alliance
A
to end a formal business partnership
11
Q
focus on sth
A
to give full attention to something
12
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(be) bound to
A
likely or certain to happen
13
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lead to sth
A
to cause something to occur
14
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result in sth
A
to produce a specific outcome
