B1 - Meetings

20 words and phrases typically used talking in or about meetings.

A.G.M. abbr. Annual General Meeting

A.O.B. abbr. Any Other Business [usually the last item on an agenda]

absent adj. not here; not at the meeting; not present

agenda n. a written programme or schedule for a meeting

apologies n. item on agenda announcing people who are absent; apologies for

absence

ballot n. a type of vote, usually in writing and usually secret-

secret ballot n.

casting vote n. a deciding vote (usually by the chairman) when the votes are

otherwise equal

chairman n. the person who leads or presides at a meeting; chairperson; chair

conference n. formal meeting for discussion, esp. a regular one held by an

organisation

conference call n. telephone call between three or more people in different locations

consensus n. general agreement

decision n. a conclusion or resolution to do something - to decide v.

item n. a separate point for discussion [as listed on an agenda]

matters arising n. item on agenda for discussion of what has happened as a result of

last meeting

minutes n. a written record of everything said at a meeting

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

show of hands n. raised hands to express an opinion in a vote

unanimous adj. in complete agreement; united in opinion

videoconference n. conference of people in different locations linked by satellite,

TV etc

vote v. to express opinion in a group by voice or hand etc - also n.

- to cast a vote v.