power lunching
The act or practice of holding or organizing power lunches.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They are power lunching to discuss the new contract.”
“The executives spent the afternoon power lunching at a fancy restaurant to finalize their merger plans.”
“While the rest of the staff ate at their desks, the ambitious managers were power lunching in the city to secure the firm's future.”
From power lunch + -ing.
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brown power
The production of electricity made from conventional sources, such as coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power.
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come to power
To be installed in high office, for example as a king, president, or prime minister.
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grey power
The collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.
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poor power
Limited ability.
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power behind the throne
Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great covert influence on a person in authority.
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power coffee
A working session or seminar at which important discussions may be held, and important decisions made, over servings of coffee or at a coffeehouse.
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power grab
An attempt to gain authority in an oppressive or unscrupulous way.
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power lunch
A working lunch at which bosses make business decisions or hold important discussions.
Last updated August 10, 2026