Everyday Office Jargon · Intern level

"Circle back"

"Circle back" means to return to a topic or follow up on it later, usually once something else is resolved or more information is available.

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How "Circle back" shows up at work

The most reliable way to end a meeting without making a decision. Whoever says it first controls when, or whether, the conversation resumes.

Buzzword

Let's circle back on the budget discussion after we hear from finance.

Plain English

Let's follow up later on the budget discussion after we hear from finance.

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