(1). A time at which a participant in a conference call or meeting needs to leave, usually due to dinner reservations or a tee time.
“We’ve got a hard stop at 11, team, it’s Bagel Friday!”
Hard Stop
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Buy-In
(1). Something everyone wants to get from everybody, especially when you have no idea what you’re doing (see air cover).
“Looks good, Alex, but I’d like to get Fred’s buy-in before we send it out. I’m not sure either of us really know the downstream impact of this enhancement.”
Bailywick
(1). A specialty or area of expertise. The term is often used to avoid answering a question you don’t know the answer to.
“Well, international taxation of fishing leases isn’t exactly my bailywick, but I have a few partners who’ll be able to help you. I took the liberty of inviting all of them to this meeting.”