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ASAP

Meaning in business english, with examples

/ˌeɪ es eɪ ˈpiː/abbreviationCore term

In business english, ASAP means: Short for as soon as possible: used when something should be done or sent without any delay.

In Turkish: en kısa sürede, mümkün olan en kısa sürede, acilen

How it is used

Common in emails and chat, and also spoken, either letter by letter or as one word ('AY-sap'). It can sound demanding, so many writers give a concrete time instead or use the softer 'at your earliest convenience'.

Example sentences

  1. Could you send me the signed contract ASAP? The client is waiting.

  2. We need a decision ASAP, or we'll lose the booking.

Common collocations

  • ASAP, please
  • need something ASAP
  • reply ASAP
  • as soon as possible
  • deadlineThe latest date or time by which a piece of work must be finished, sent or delivered.
  • EODShort for end of day: the end of the working day, used as an informal deadline in emails and chat messages.
  • get back toTo contact someone again later, usually to give them an answer or information that you do not have yet.

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