to speak in a way that shows you think someone is less intelligent
говорить так, чтобы показать, что вы считаете кого-то менее умным (govorit tak, chtoby pokazat, chto vy schitayete kogo-to menhe umnym)
"Don’t talk down to your colleagues; it’s disrespectful."
"Не говорите свысока с вашими коллегами; это неуважительно." (ne **govorite svysoka** s vashimi kollegami; eto neuvazhitel'no)
to assemble or prepare something quickly and without care
to start working in a new role or area
to remove distracting thoughts and relax mentally
to stop consuming coffee or caffeinated drinks
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
to take an exam