Reach a Consensus, Strike a Deal

by Vocafy Geprüft

Englisch (USA) B2 12 Fragen Words & expressions Work & money

Entdecke gängige Verb-Nomen-Verbindungen für Vereinbarungen, Verhandlungen und Entscheidungen anhand kurzer Besprechungszusammenfassungen.

1. 1. Fülle die Lücke aus.

   After comparing the two venues, we ___ a decision to book the smaller one.

   • held
   • made
   • did

   Denk an das übliche Verb für das Treffen einer Entscheidung.

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   After comparing the two venues, we made a decision to book the smaller one.

   Verwende “make a decision”, wenn du etwas entscheidest; verwende “do” für Tätigkeiten wie das Recherchieren.

2. 2. Fülle die Lücke aus.

   We ___ a deadline of Friday so everyone knew when to send their feedback.

   • set
   • drew
   • cast

   The team established a cutoff date.

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   We set a deadline of Friday so everyone knew when to send their feedback.

   “Set a deadline” means to establish a cutoff date. “Meet a deadline” means to finish the work by that date.

3. 3. Fülle die Lücke aus.

   After discussing everyone's concerns, we ___ a consensus on the new schedule.

   • arrived
   • came
   • reached

   This verb connects directly to “a consensus,” without a preposition.

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   After discussing everyone's concerns, we reached a consensus on the new schedule.

   “Reach a consensus” means to achieve general agreement within a group. With “arrive,” you would need “at.”

4. 4. Fülle die Lücke aus.

   Each board member ___ a vote, and the proposal passed five to two.

   • raised
   • cast
   • struck

   The expression describes formally recording your choice.

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   Each board member cast a vote, and the proposal passed five to two.

   “Cast a vote” works for paper ballots, electronic voting, and other formal voting methods.

5. 5. Fülle die Lücke aus.

   Opening the discussion with a new idea, Maya ___ a proposal to hold shorter meetings twice a week.

   • came up
   • went ahead
   • put forward

   The expression means to present an idea for others to consider.

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   Opening the discussion with a new idea, Maya put forward a proposal to hold shorter meetings twice a week.

   “Put forward a proposal” means to suggest it for discussion, not to put it into action.

6. 6. Fülle die Lücke aus.

   The project could not start until the director ___ her approval.

   • gave
   • reached
   • set

   The director needed to formally say yes.

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   The project could not start until the director gave her approval.

   “Give approval” means to authorize something. In meeting notes, “give the go-ahead” is a less formal alternative.

7. 7. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.

   What did the two sides achieve?

   The supplier offered a lower price in exchange for a longer contract. We agreed to those terms, and both sides signed.

   • They broke off negotiations.
   • They withdrew their offers.
   • They struck a deal.

   Each side accepted something in return for a benefit.

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   • They struck a deal.

   “Strike a deal” highlights a negotiated agreement, often involving an exchange of benefits.

8. 8. Fülle die Lücke aus.

   We asked our partner to ___ its commitment by delivering the equipment exactly as promised.

   • withdraw
   • honor
   • postpone

   The partner was expected to keep its promise.

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   We asked our partner to honor its commitment by delivering the equipment exactly as promised.

   “Honor a commitment” means to do what you promised. Here, “honor” describes an action, not a feeling of respect.

9. 9. Fülle die Lücke aus.

   The client rejected our fee as too high. To secure the agreement, we ___ a concession by reducing it.

   • made
   • did
   • took

   We gave up part of what we originally wanted.

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   The client rejected our fee as too high. To secure the agreement, we made a concession by reducing it.

   “Make a concession” means to give something up to help reach an agreement; it does not mean abandoning your whole position.

10. 10. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.

    What did the compromise achieve?

    The delivery issue had stopped all progress. A compromise let talks resume, although prices still had to be discussed.

    • It finalized the entire agreement.
    • It broke the deadlock.
    • It brought negotiations to a close.

    The talks could move forward again, but the work was not finished.

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    • It broke the deadlock.

    “Break a deadlock” means to restore progress when neither side will move. It does not mean every issue has been settled.

11. 11. Fülle die Lücke aus.

    The test results were still incomplete, so we decided to ___ judgment until we had the full report.

    • conserve
    • preserve
    • reserve

    The team delayed forming a final opinion.

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    The test results were still incomplete, so we decided to reserve judgment until we had the full report.

    “Reserve judgment” means to wait before forming or expressing an opinion, usually because more information is needed.

12. 12. Wähle die richtige Antwort aus.

    Welche Formulierung beschreibt die Rolle der Entscheidung in zukünftigen Fällen?

    We allowed remote voting for the first time. Future committees may use today's decision as an example when requesting the same arrangement.

    • It sets a precedent.
    • It follows an established precedent.
    • It avoids setting a precedent.

    Diese neue Entscheidung könnte später als Orientierung für ähnliche Entscheidungen dienen.

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    • It sets a precedent.

    Ein “precedent” ist eine frühere Handlung oder Entscheidung, die zum Bezugspunkt für ähnliche Fälle wird.