sip

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Sip' is when you take a small, short drink of a liquid. When you drink very slowly, enjoying every tiny bit, you are 'sipping' your drink.

Examples in Different Contexts

In the beverage industry, 'sip' often refers to tasting or sampling drinks, especially high-quality or flavored ones. A tea connoisseur might suggest, 'To fully appreciate the blend, sip it slowly and savor the diverse flavor notes.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Our servers are overused in peak hours. Should we restrict the amount of data they can handle?

Response:

Yes, we should encourage our users to sip data as to not overwhelm our servers.

Business

Scenario:

Given the volatile market condition, it's wise to invest with caution rather than go all in.

Response:

I agree, it's better to sip the opportunities and not get carried away in haste.