When a company surpasses the usual limit or changes the accepted way of doing a task to achieve something new or innovative. This can involve the company taking risks and trying new ideas.
Example: The company wanted to push the envelope and release the software within a few weeks, even though it normally would take a few months to build and release.
Variations: think outside the box.
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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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Date: 04/19/2025
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.
"Push The Envelope." Jargonism.com Dictionary, https://jargonism.com/words/1742. Accessed 04/19/2025.