Business English Vocabulary Challenge: Do We Face or Pose Serious Risks?

Business English Vocabulary Challenge: Do We Face or Pose Serious Risks? by REAL Business English

Welcome to the Business English Vocabulary Challenge!

Today’s Focus:

Key verbs you need to describe risks, proposals, and actions in the workplace.

Today's Challenge:

Imagine this:

A company ignores safety rules. As a result, they could be in serious trouble.

Which verb best completes the sentence?

Failing to comply with these regulations will _____ serious risks for the company.

A) oppose

B) propose

C) pose

D) face

Choose the correct option and listen to the sentence.

Did you get it right?

OPPOSE something

verb

to be against something

They opposed the new rule because it wasn’t fair.

Many people oppose the idea of longer work hours.

She opposed the plan to close the library.

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PROPOSE verb

to suggest a plan, an action

She proposed a different idea for the meeting.

They proposed a new rule to make the game fair.

He proposed a plan to improve sales.

POSE

verb

to cause something

The increased competition poses a threat to our market share.

The change in policy poses some legal concerns for the company.

The budget cuts pose difficulties for the project.

FACE

verb

to deal with something

We have to face the consequences of our actions.

The company will face strong competition in the new market.

We are facing some financial challenges this year.

That's right! The correct answer is C) pose.

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Business English Vocabulary: Pose Serious Risks VS Face Serious Risks

POSE SERIOUS RISKS

to create serious risks

Something like a plan, a situation, or a course of action can pose serious risks.

The new plan may pose serious risks to the business.

Ignoring safety rules poses serious risks in the workplace.

FACE SERIOUS RISKS

to experience or deal with serious risks

Someone/ something like an employee, a company, or a team can face serious risks.

The workers face serious risks if safety procedures are not followed.

We'll have to face serious risks if the budget isn’t approved.

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Business English Vocabulary

Click the Image to Learn the Difference Between 'Pose,' 'Propose,' 'Dispose Of,' 'Impose,' and 'Expose.'