10 Workplace Buzzwords And What They Really Mean

Is it just us, or do people talk funny at work? Here's your one-stop resource from Windows to help you work out what they're really saying.

1. Synergize.

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Actual Meaning: We should probably work together on this. Yeah, let's do that.

2. Just checking in.

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Actual Meaning: Hey, are you finished yet? Because I'm waiting, in case you didn't already know that.

3. Product evangelist.

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Actual Meaning: Selling your product is no longer enough. You must be one with the product.

4. Looping in.

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Actual Meaning: Time to bring in someone who actually knows what they're doing.

5. Key takeaways.

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Actual Meaning: I didn't pay attention at all in that meeting, but I think there were a few things that might have been important. What were those things?

6. Ping me.

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Actual Meaning: Just send me an email, because I'm not going to remember a single thing you're telling me.

7. Circle back.

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Actual Meaning: At the moment, I have no idea what we're talking about. Give me some time, and I'll get back to you on it. In the meantime, I feel a bit silly.

8. Think outside the box.

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Actual Meaning: These ideas just aren't cutting it. Come up with other ones, and make sure they are better.

9. Best practice.

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Actual Meaning: I respect your methodology, but there is a better way to get this done. Nothing personal.

10. Guru/ninja/rockstar.

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Actual Meaning: I may not have a degree in this, but I swear I know what I'm doing. Also, I'm on Twitter.

Now you can better understand what's going on at work. Because honestly, you'll love the new Windows.