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Meetings · part 3 — aligning

Summarize and confirm the outcome in a nutshell.

結論を手短にまとめ、確認できるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

In a nutshell, ~.
So where we've landed is ~.
Let's recap the decisions.
Are we all aligned?

Example conversation

AWe've covered a lot today.
BLet's recap the decisions before we close.
AIn a nutshell, we launch in March with the new budget.
BAnd Sara owns marketing.
ARight. So where we've landed is a clear plan.
BAre we all aligned? Good — let's go.

In context

Listen to someone closing a discussion. 'We've covered a lot, so let's recap. In a nutshell: we launch in March, the budget is approved, and Sara owns marketing. So where we've landed is a clear, agreed plan with owners for each part. Are we all aligned? Great — I'll send a summary.'

When to use it · practice

A long discussion is ending. Sum it up in a nutshell.
長い議論が終わります。手短にまとめましょう。
You want to state the outcome. Say where you've landed.
結論を述べたいです。「落ち着いた先」を言いましょう。
You want to confirm everyone agrees. Check alignment.
全員の合意を確認したいです。認識を確認しましょう。

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