Collocation Mini-Lessons

Projects I

Lesson 28  ·  Starting & Running

B1 – B2

Register Key

General Casual News Professional Workplace
4 phrases  ·  5 example sentences each  ·  See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.

1 start a project
Example Sentences
  • The hardest part of any project is often just deciding to start it.General
  • When are you going to start that project you've been talking about for months?Casual
  • The city started a major project to modernize its aging public transport network.News
  • The team started the project with a kick-off meeting to align on goals and timelines.Professional
  • The maintenance crew started the refurbishment project on the second floor last Monday.Workplace
2 launch a project
Example Sentences
  • Launching a project successfully requires careful planning and clear communication.General
  • They finally launched the project — only about six months later than planned.Casual
  • The government launched a project to provide high-speed internet access to rural communities.News
  • The company launched the project with full executive support and a dedicated budget.Professional
  • The operations team launched the new stock management project at the start of the quarter.Workplace
3 work on a project
Example Sentences
  • Working on a long-term project teaches you patience and persistence.General
  • I've been working on this project for weeks and I'm finally starting to see results.Casual
  • A team of international scientists is working on a project to map the ocean floor.News
  • She has been working on the project for six months and is close to finalizing the first phase.Professional
  • Two members of the logistics team are currently working on the inventory optimization project.Workplace
4 manage a project
Example Sentences
  • Managing a project well means keeping people informed, on track, and motivated.General
  • Managing a project is harder than it looks — there's always something going wrong somewhere.Casual
  • The agency was hired to manage the project on behalf of the regional government.News
  • She was promoted specifically because of her ability to manage complex, multi-team projects.Professional
  • The site manager is responsible for managing all active projects within the facility.Workplace
Bonus

get a project off the ground