dwell-on

Vocabulary Word

Definition

If you 'dwell-on' something, you’re spending a lot of time thinking or talking about it. It's usually about something negative or bothersome, like constantly thinking about a missed deadline.

Examples in Different Contexts

In business, 'dwell on' can refer to overthinking past failures. A CEO might advise, 'Let's not dwell on our past mistakes but learn from them and move forward.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

Our last fundraising event didn't meet our target amount. Let's revisit our strategy and inject some fresh ideas for our next drive.

Response:

I believe we shouldn't dwell on the past. Let's focus on our mission and work towards a successful fundraiser next time.

Tech

Scenario:

The software update has a few bugs that upset our users. However, we've learned valuable lessons and can prevent similar issues moving forward.

Response:

Yes, dwelling on user complaints doesn't solve issues. Let's prioritize bug fixes and enhance performance.