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Raise a point

Meaning in business english, with examples

phraseCommon term

In business english, raise a point means: To mention an idea, argument, or detail so that others can consider or discuss it.

In Turkish: bir noktayı gündeme getirmek

How it is used

Used in meetings, negotiations, and discussions when someone introduces a specific matter for attention. It is often more neutral than raise an issue.

Example sentences

  1. Nadia raised a point about supplier risk that changed how the team evaluated the expansion plan.

    Here, the phrase introduces a relevant consideration that influences discussion without necessarily indicating a problem.

  2. If you want to raise a point during the board call, send it to the chair beforehand so it fits the agenda.

    In this sentence, the term means formally bringing up a specific item for discussion in an organized setting.

Common collocations

  • raise a point in a meeting
  • valid point
  • main point
  • agendaA list of the topics that will be discussed in a meeting, usually in the order they will be covered and shared with attendees beforehand.
  • go overTo look at or discuss something carefully, point by point, in order to check it, explain it or understand it.

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