business

Definitions

1. noun

   A company or shop.

   Examples

   • I left my father's business.
   • They own a small business in town.
   ≈business≈company≈enterprise≈firm
2. noun

   Someone's work or trade.

   Examples

   • He is in the car and insurance business.
   • I am going to Las Vegas on business.
3. noun

   Work done to make or sell things.

   Examples

   • He is a poor cook, so I'm surprised he is still in business.
   • We do business all over the world.
4. noun

   The amount of buying and selling.

   Examples

   • Business has been slow lately.
   • They did nearly a million dollars of business.
5. noun

   The money customers spend in a shop.

   Examples

   • I will take my business elsewhere.
   • We value your business.
6. noun

   Companies as a group.

   Examples

   • This plan should satisfy both business and workers.
   • The government works closely with business.
7. noun

   The study or running of companies.

   Examples

   • I studied business at Harvard.
   • She earned a degree in business.
8. noun

   A situation or event.

   Examples

   • This is a very strange business.
   • That whole affair was a messy business.
9. noun

   A task or matter that needs attention.

   Examples

   • Our main business here is to plan the trip.
   • Let us get down to business.
10. noun

    A matter that concerns only you.

    Examples

    • That is none of your business.
    • My work is no business of yours.
    ≈affair