Study
the following definitions and examples.
1.
assist v., to give help or support
to
a. Bonnie hired a secretary to
assist her with the many details of the event.
b. The hotel manager was able to
assist us with some last-minute advice.
2.
coordinate v., to adjust or arrange
parts to work together
a. Benet tried to coordinate all
departments to make sure the event ran smoothly.
b. The colors of the flowers were
ordered to coordinate with the colors in the corporate logo.
3.
dimension n., a measure of width,
height, or length
a. What are the dimensions of the
ballroom?
b. We need the dimensions of the
meeting rooms before we can determine how many chairs each will hold.
4.
exact adj., characterized by
accurate measurements or inferences
a. We will need an exact head
count by noon tomorrow.
b. The exact measurements of the
room are unknown, but we can guess.
5.
general adj., involving only the main
features rather than precise details
a. We have a general idea of how
many guests will attend.
b. In general, about half the
guests will bring their spouses.
6. ideally
adj., perfectly; conforming to an ideal
a. Ideally, the location for the
concert would have plenty of parking.
b. Lucy explained that ideally
her wedding would take place on the beach, but she realized it might be
difficult to arrange.
7.
lead time n., the time between the
initial stage of a project and the appearance of results
a. The lead time for reservations
is unrealistic.
b. We will need to give the
caterer enough lead time to cut the cake.
8.
plan v., to formulate a scheme
a. We plan to get together
tomorrow to discuss the menu.
b. Planning their wedding was a
source of tension for the young couple.
9.
proximity n., the state, quality,
sense, or fact of being near or next to; closeness
a. The fans were worried by the
proximity of the storm clouds.
b. An important factor in
selecting the site was its close proximity to a parking garage.
10.
regulate v., to control
a. The state strictly regulates
the preparation of food for public consumption.
b. The site staff closely
regulates how many cars can be brought on the grounds.
11.
site n., a place or setting
a. Once we saw the site, we knew
it would be perfect for the event.
b. The manager of the site was
most helpful.
12.
stage v., to exhibit or present
a. The gazebo outside was the
perfect location from which to stage the cutting of the cake.
b. A historic house can be the
perfect site to stage a small reception.