Professional English Boost Set 10: Time Management
Welcome to Set 10 of 20 in your pro-level English journey! This set introduces 10 critical words and expressions for managing time effectively. Learn their pronunciation, meanings, and usage, then test yourself with practice questions. Use “Start” to begin, “Random” to jump, “Restart” to reset, and “Next” to proceed. Track progress below and own your schedule! Note: Content protected—copying discouraged.
1. Prioritize
/praɪˈɔːrɪtaɪz/Meaning: To rank tasks by importance.
Example: “We need to prioritize urgent tasks.”
2. Deadline
/ˈdɛdlaɪn/Meaning: A time limit for completion.
Example: “The deadline is this Friday.”
3. Schedule
/ˈskɛdʒuːl/Meaning: A plan of tasks and times.
Example: “Let’s update the project schedule.”
4. Allocate
/ˈæləkeɪt/Meaning: To assign time or resources.
Example: “Allocate two hours for this.”
5. Multitask
/ˈmʌltiˌtæsk/Meaning: To handle multiple tasks at once.
Example: “She can multitask effectively.”
6. Procrastinate
/prəˈkræstɪneɪt/Meaning: To delay tasks unnecessarily.
Example: “Don’t procrastinate on this report.”
7. Timeframe
/ˈtaɪmfreɪm/Meaning: A set period for a task.
Example: “What’s the timeframe for delivery?”
8. Overdue
/ˌoʊvərˈduː/Meaning: Late or past a deadline.
Example: “This task is overdue now.”
9. Catch Up
/kætʃ ʌp/Meaning: To complete delayed work.
Example: “I’ll catch up over the weekend.”
10. Wrap Up
/ræp ʌp/Meaning: To finish a task on time.
Example: “Let’s wrap up by 5 p.m.”
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