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Colleague

Someone you work with - used especially by professional people[cite: 13].

The call of duty

The feeling that you must do something because it is your duty[cite: 13].

Beyond the call of duty

More than you need to do[cite: 13].

First aid

Simple medical treatment that is given as soon as possible to someone who is injured or who suddenly becomes ill[cite: 13].

Keynote address

The most important speech given at a large meeting[cite: 13].

Housekeeping item

Quick informational topics to discuss before getting to the main agenda of a meeting[cite: 13].

Packet

Several documents provided as a set, giving information about something[cite: 13].

Minutes

An official written record of what is said and decided at a meeting[cite: 13].

Adjourn

If a meeting, parliament, law court etc adjourns, or if the person in charge adjourns it, it stops for a short time[cite: 13].

Agenda

A list of the subjects to be discussed at a meeting[cite: 13].

Budget

The money that is available to an organization or person, or a plan of how it will be spent[cite: 13].

Without more/further ado

Without delaying or wasting any time[cite: 13].

Resume

A short written account of your education and your previous jobs that you send to an employer when you are looking for a new job[cite: 13].

Cite

To mention something as an example, especially one that supports, proves, or explains an idea or situation[cite: 13].

Reference

A person who provides information about your character and abilities[cite: 13].

Prohibit

To say that an action is illegal or not allowed[cite: 13].

Efficiency

The quality of doing something well and effectively, without wasting time, money, or energy[cite: 13].

Dedication

Hard work or effort that someone puts into a particular activity because they care about it a lot[cite: 13].

Submit

To give a plan, piece of writing etc to someone in authority for them to consider or approve[cite: 13].