S2. set up / speedy / swamped / share

1. set up

: to arrange or plan an event or activity

ex) He was the one who set up the bank robbery.

ex) I'll ask my secretary to set up a meeting with our clients. 

ex) Let's set up a meeting with the warehouse managers to discuss optimizing our supply chain processes.

ex) We need to set up an efficient distribution system to ensure that our products reach our customers on time.

 

2. speedy 

: moving or able to move quickly

: happening quickly

: "speedy" often implies efficiency and swift action, which are valued traits in many business scenarios.

 

ex) Our primary goal is to provide speedy and reliable delivery service to all of our customers.

ex) We wish you a speedy recovery.

ex) They hope to bring a speedy end to the conflict.

ex) Everyone is hoping for a speedy resolution to the conflict.

ex) Speedy resolution of logistics issues is vital to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

ex) Our IT team has implemented a new system that will enable more speedy and efficient communication between departments.

 

Q. I think "speedy" is interchangeable with "promptly", but "promptly" sounds more professional. doesn't it?

A. Chat GPT "Speedy" and "prompt" (or "promptly") are indeed similar in meaning, as both can refer to something happening quickly. However, they do carry somewhat different connotations that may make one or the other more suitable depending on the context.
"Speedy" often implies rapidity or fast action, and can sometimes suggest a sense of urgency. It might be used more often when the emphasis is on how quickly something can be accomplished.
"Prompt" (or "promptly"), on the other hand, conveys more of a sense of punctuality and timeliness. It suggests not just  speed, but also a respect for schedules and deadlines. In business settings, this term can indeed sound more professional, as it emphasizes not just haste, but also reliability and dependability.
So while you could use either term in many situations, you might choose "speedy" when you want to emphasize speed itself, and "prompt" when you want to highlight punctuality and professionalism. As with many aspects of language, context is key!

 

3. swamped

: very busy, having too much to do

ex) "I'm swamped. Can we discuss this over dinner, son?"
ex) Our department has been swamped with job applications.
ex) The lab was swamped with phone calls about the discovery.
ex) A: Where have you been hiding out? I haven't seen you in a while.
      B: Just swamped. Just swamped with work.

 

4. share
: to talk about one's thoughts, feelings, or experiences with others

ex) The group listens while one person shares. 
ex) Please share your ideas with us. 
ex) Would you like to share your experience with the rest of the group?
ex) Today I'd like to share with you my business plan.
ex) The manager shared his goals with the team.
ex) At the meeting I want to share some new ideas.