company profiles - information that gives facts about a company, such as what a company does and where it is located

Before I applied for the job, I looked at the company profile to try and learn more about the company.

Do you have a minute? - "Do you have some time right now?"; usually meaning "Do you have some time to help me?"

Do you have a minute? Dinner is almost ready and it would be helpful if you got drinks for everyone.

feedback - opinion or advice; someone's reaction to something, usually given to help make something better

I drew a plan for my art project, but I got feedback from my teacher before I began building it.

so far - as of now; often used when something is not finished, when you are still working on something

So far, I have only called half of the parents on this list.

Fortune 500 - the top 500 public corporations in the United States, listed in order according to how much money they make

A company must be very large and very successful to be in the Fortune 500.

world leader - a company or organization that is one of the most successful in the world in what it does

His company became a world leader in computers by opening stores and offices in over 50 countries.

to manufacture - to make; to create or produce; usually used when talking about business or factories

This toy factory manufactures over 100,000 toys everyday.

founded - started; to first be opened for business

I founded this company with my brother over 25 years ago, and it has grown a lot since then.

to set a standard - to be the best in a field

The company's performance this year set a standard for many years to come.

headquarters - the main office of a company or business

I traveled to the company headquarters in New York so I could meet vice president.

to be based - to be located (somewhere); usually the main office of a business

Even though I work in San Francisco, our company is London-based, so I often visit the United Kingdom.

pioneer - a person who is the first to achieve something; a leader

The pioneers of medicine and science changed our lives by making important discoveries.

network - in business, a group of companies that work with each other and help each other

Our business network includes several companies in Chicago.

distributor - a company that sells products made by another company

We make great televisions, but we are having a hard time finding enough distributors to sell them.

a good start - a good beginning; usually used to mean a good idea that can still be made even better

You've made a good start on this painting. Keep working on the colors and I'm sure it will turn out beautifully.

why don't you pass (something) by (someone)... - "why don't you show me again"; "let me check them again"

I want to make sure those letters are perfect. Why don't you pass them by me again before you sent them out?

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