to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
electrical machinery; appliances
car; automobile; motorcar; motor vehicle; auto
such ... as; or some such
big corporation; major firm; leading company
raise of the basic wage rate; increase in base pay; salary increase
level; standard; water level
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
to approach the finale; to come to a close