Quick Vocabulary — Emails & Policies

Tap a card to see the meaning and an example. Use the speaker under each card to hear the word.

comply

to act according to a rule or request

All teams must comply with the new data policy by June.

entitlement

something an employee has the official right to receive

Parental leave is a legal entitlement, not a favour.

breach

to break a rule, agreement or law

Sharing client data externally is a breach of contract.

waive

to decide not to apply a rule or right in a particular case

The two-week notice rule can be waived in emergencies.

roll out

to introduce something new gradually across an organisation

We will roll out the new expense system one office at a time.

annual leave

paid holiday time an employee can take each year

Please book your annual leave before the end of October.

payroll

the system or department that pays employees’ salaries

Contact payroll if your bank details change.

enforce

to make sure a rule is obeyed

A policy that is not enforced is just a suggestion.