Office Jargon and What It Really Means

In business, cadence means the regular rhythm or frequency of an activity, like weekly meetings or monthly reports. See examples and how to set a good meeting cadence.

A deep dive is a detailed, focused look at one topic, problem or data set. Learn how it’s used at work, what a good deep dive includes and plain alternatives.

In business, evergreen means something that stays relevant or continues automatically over time, like evergreen content, evergreen contracts or evergreen job postings.

“Circle back” means returning to a topic later. Learn how it’s used in meetings and email, why it can annoy people and clearer alternatives.

At work, CYA is slang for protecting yourself from blame, usually by documenting decisions. Learn what it means, examples and healthier alternatives.

“Touch base” means to briefly check in with someone. Learn how it’s used at work, where it comes from and clearer alternatives to try.

Ad hoc means created for a specific need, as it comes up, rather than planned in advance. See how it’s used for meetings, reports and tasks at work.

“Move the needle” means to make a noticeable, measurable difference. See how it’s used at work, examples, and clearer alternatives.

A business flywheel is a cycle where each success makes the next one easier. Learn how it works, real-style examples and how it differs from a sales funnel.

A moat in business is a lasting advantage that protects a company from competitors, like a strong brand, network effects or high switching costs.