action item
/ˈækʃən ˈaɪtəm/
a specific task assigned to someone with an expected outcome
action item in a sentence
“The main action item from today's meeting is to finalize the vendor shortlist.”
Origin of action item
From project management and military briefings; standard in business since the 1970s
Related Words
move the goalposts
to change the criteria or expectations after work has begun
circle back
to return to a topic or person at a later time
touch base
to make brief contact with someone to share or check on information
take this offline
to defer a discussion to a private or separate conversation outside the current meeting
low-hanging fruit
easy tasks or quick wins that can be accomplished with minimal effort
move the needle
to make a meaningful, measurable difference or impact