B1nounworkbusiness
US/ˈmem.oʊ/
UK/ˈmem.əʊ/
a short written message sent to other people in the same company or office
In context
The manager sent a memo reminding everyone about the new dress code.
Please read the attached memo before tomorrow's staff meeting.
She wrote a memo to her boss explaining why the project was late.
Words that go with memo
verb + noun
- send a memoHR will send a memo about the holiday schedule.
- write a memoCould you write a memo to the whole team?
- issue a memoThe company issued a memo on remote work.
adjective + noun
- internal memoAn internal memo revealed the company's plans.
noun + preposition
- memo from the CEOThe memo from the CEO explained the new policy.
- memo to staffThe memo to staff explains the new security rules.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
make a memoCorrect: write a memo