to be behind schedule
опаздывать по расписанию
"I was running late for my morning meeting today."
"Сегодня я опоздал на утреннюю встречу."
to encourage or accelerate economic expansion
to exchange cultural experiences and personal stories
to progress or advance in the direction of change or improve...
to reconnect with someone from the past
to expand into new areas or activities
to focus your energy and effort on reaching a goal
