10 Words used in meetings and office

in meetings •  7 years ago 
  1. Adjourn: to hold a meeting over until a later date

  2. Opening remarks: chairperson or leader's first words at a meeting (i.e. welcome, introductions)

  3. Show of hands: raised hands to express an opinion in a vote

  4. Wrap up: finish

  5. unanimous : in complete agreement; united in opinion

  6. proxy vote: a vote cast by one person for or in place of another

  7. Seconder: one who supports the 'proposer' of a motion or proposal by 'seconding' it

  8. Quorum: the number of people needed to be in attendance for a meeting to be legitimate and so commence

  9. Lie on the table: leave item to be considered instead at the next meeting

  10. Shelve: to drop a motion which has no support

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