Learn the most common phrasal verbs used in Human Resources in
English: ‘close down’ = to shut - We have closed down the small
local branches and created bigger regional offices. - The
factory closed down in the 1970′s because it was too expensive
to produce here. ‘fight against’ = to make an effort to stop
something happening - All the workers fought against the closure
but the plant was no longer profitable. - The unions have been
fighting against the proposed changes as they think it will mean
job losses. ‘go back on something’ = to change an agreement - We
had come to an agreement but now she has gone back on it. - The
company promised to review the situation but went back on its
word and didn’t. ‘put back’ = to postpone, delay in time - They
promised to make a decision today but it has been put back until
next week. - My visit has been put back until a later date when
it will be easier to plan. ‘fall behind’ = not risen as fast as,
fail to do something as fast as required - We have fallen behind
schedule