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Definition business in American English

business noun

noun
/ˈbɪznəs/
1

the work of buying or selling products or services for money

Example

representatives from business and politics

Example

I found them very easy to do business with.

Example

It was a mistake to go into business with my brother.

1.1

used for talking about how well a company or industry is doing

Example

Business was booming (=doing very well).

Example

Cheap imports are damaging our business.

Example

We're hoping that business will improve this year.

Example

A little controversy will be good for business.

Synonyms and related words
account after hours asset
1.2

used for talking about how many customers or contracts a company or industry has

Example

a potential source of new business

Example

Companies risk losing business if they don't develop some new products.

Example

They're trying to attract business by cutting prices.

Synonyms and related words
account after hours asset
1.3

a particular area of business

Example

What business are you in?

Example

You don't go into this business for the money.

Example

I have a few contacts in the music business.

Example

Ashley's in the retail business.

Synonyms and related words
account acquisition affiliate
1.4

used for talking about business compared to things that you do when you are not working

Example

Are you here for business or pleasure?

Example

You can get reimbursed for all your business expenses.

Example

a business lunch/trip/meeting

Example

Jonathan was away on business.

1.5

connected with business, or with people who work in business

Example

our latest business venture

Example

the business community (=all the people who work in business)

Example

a business associate/partner

Example

the business section of the Sunday paper

Synonyms and related words
accredited agile all-night
2

an organization that buys or sells products or services for money. This word often refers to a small organization that is owned and run by one person or a few people, while company can also refer to large organizations

Example

a small family business

Example

Matthew's little store has turned into a thriving business.

Example

Many small businesses fold (=fail) in their first year.

Example

Sheryl's parents run a small clothing business.

Example

After leaving school, Bob started his own computer business.

Synonyms and related words
account acquisition affiliate
3

something that you have to deal with

Example

Is there any other business to discuss?

Example

We've still got some unfinished business to settle.

Example

Nancy had left the business of taking care of the dog to her brother.

Synonyms and related words
situation circumstance conditions
4

something that affects or involves a particular person and no one else

Example

It's my business who I go out with.

Example

I'll loan money to whoever I want to - it's not your business.

Synonyms and related words
action thing operation
5

something that has happened, especially something that has caused problems and has been continuing for a long time

Example

This business about who's going to do the housework has to be resolved.

Example

I'm fed up with the whole business.

Example

Ever since that business with her boyfriend, Becky's been really depressed.

Synonyms and related words
task burden necessity
6

to urinate or excrete

Example

A cat is doing its business in a litter box.

7

willing/unwilling to do the thing named

Example

I am not in the prediction business and my opinion can change rather quickly.

8

if something is none of your business, you should not ask about or get involved in something that is private

Example

"How old are you?" "None of your business."

Definition business in American English

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