Welcome to the Business English Vocabulary Challenge! Today, we're learning four common Business English nouns.
Today's Challenge:
Choose the correct option and listen to the sentence.
Did you get it right?
SLOWDOWN
noun
a decrease in speed, activity, or progress
The company is experiencing a slowdown in sales this quarter.
There was a slowdown in hiring after the budget cuts.
The economy is facing a slowdown due to inflation.
SHUTDOWN
noun
the closing or stopping of a business, service, or system
The factory faced a temporary shutdown due to supply chain issues.
The government announced a shutdown of non-essential services.
A power shutdown in the area caused delays in production.
SHOWDOWN
noun
a final confrontation or decisive battle
The two teams are preparing for a showdown in the championship.
The meeting turned into a showdown between the manager and employees.
The debate became a political showdown between the candidates.
FALLBACK
noun
an alternative plan or option in case of failure
We need a fallback plan in case the deal doesn’t go through.
If the software update fails, we have a fallback version ready.
He used his savings as a fallback when he lost his job.
So, the correct answer is a. slowdown.
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