Communicating Naturally - Phrasal Verbs

Question 1

To take on, e.g., I was asked to take on the role of managing the data warehousing project.

Answer 1

To undertake a responsibility

Question 2

To run into, e.g., We ran into a data quality issue while working on the sales data

Answer 2

To face a problem you couldn’t have predicted.

Question 3

To circle back, e.g., I need to circle back to the marketing team to get more information on the customer demographics.

Answer 3

To return to (a topic)

Question 4

To deal with, e.g., We’re dealing with the data privacy and security concerns while sharing the data with external parties.

Answer 4

To take action (often involves solving a problem)

Question 5

To drop by, e.g., I’m dropping by the Pedro’s office this afternoon to discuss the results of the marketing data analysis

Answer 5

To visit briefly

Question 6

To hammer out, e.g., We’re in the process of hammering out the pricing strategy with the sales and marketing teams.

Answer 6

To negotiate or reach an agreement

Question 7

To run (something) by (someone), e.g., I need to run the report by the management team for approval.

Answer 7

To inform