Meeting & Scheduling Jargon · Associate level

"Circle up"

"Circle up" means to gather a group together for a quick meeting or check-in, often informally and without a formal agenda.

Say this instead: regroup

How "Circle up" shows up at work

Slightly friendlier than "circle back," slightly more demanding. It means someone wants your attention now, in a room, and calling it "circling up" is meant to make that feel collaborative rather than mandatory.

Buzzword

Can we circle up before the client call to get aligned?

Plain English

Can we regroup before the client call to get aligned?

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Meeting & Scheduling Jargon

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