A term used during an industrial dispute, when management closes down a workplace and bars employees from entering until they agree to certain terms and conditions.

To ‘Kick something into the long grass’ means to push a problem aside in the hope that it will be ignored or forgotten.

A situation in which an investor or dealer holds onto shares, etc., which they have purchased, expecting them to rise in value in the future.

Taxes, leases, loans, etc., which are payable over a period greater than one year.

An unintentional mistake in a contract or a law which allows people to evade an obligation in the contract, or to get round the law without actually breaking it.

In films, TV programs, etc., the process of dubbing the original film footage by synching (lining it up) with new or replacement dialogue.

In retail, a product which is offered at a very low price to attract customers who will then buy other goods which will produce more profit for the retailer.

A term used in business for something which is easily obtainable and highly visible, and provides a quick easy way to making a profit.

A term used to describe investments which are low risk and do not produce a high level of income.

A card given to customers by a retailer which gives the customer points, etc., every time they shop there. These points convert into vouchers which the customer can spend at the store at a later date.