Definition of Pushing The Envelope

When a company takes risks in order to achieve success. This may involve doing something that has never been done before, or taking a different approach to an existing problem. Taking risks can help businesses to stand out from the competition, and can lead to new and innovative solutions.

Example: The Engineering Manager was focused on pushing the envelope and finding projects that would contribute to the company's success.


Usage of "Pushing The Envelope" by Country

Business English is used in many different countries around the world. Some of the words and phrases listed on this site will be understood everywhere Business English is used, but some words and phrases are only used in specific countries. The map below shows where "Pushing The Envelope" is most commonly used.

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"Pushing The Envelope" is used in the workplace during meetings or emails.

The definition for "Pushing The Envelope" was last updated in 2023.

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Business English Quiz

Question: What does "Calendar Invite" mean?

   (A) When a person wants to meet with you next week.
   (B) An email sent to schedule a meeting with the option to either accept or decline the meeting at the scheduled time.
   (C) When a person has available time on their calendar to meet with you.
   (D) When a person does not have any time to meet with you.

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On this site, we also have templates on how to communicate effectively at work, such as requesting PTO, declining a promotion, and taking a sick day.

Word of the Day

Date: 04/20/2024

Word: Close It Out

Definition: To mark something as completed.

Example: This task has been fixed, so let's close it out within the task tracker.

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"Pushing The Envelope." Jargonism.com Dictionary, https://jargonism.com/words/1664. Accessed 04/20/2024.