business

/ˈbɪznəs/
noun
  1. The activity of making, buying, or selling goods or services for money.
    • He studied business in college before working at a bank.
    • She wants to start her own business selling handmade jewelry.
    • The restaurant business is very competitive in this city.
  2. A particular company or organization that sells goods or services.
    • Many businesses are now selling their products online.
    • My uncle owns a small family business that repairs bicycles.
    • The local bakery is a successful business that has been open for 20 years.
  3. Matters that concern or involve a person; someone's responsibility or concern.
    • That's none of your business, so please don't ask.
    • It's the teacher's business to make sure students understand the lesson.
    • Mind your own business and stop looking at my phone.
  4. The volume of work or trade done by a company or industry.
    • The holiday season brings a lot of business to the toy store.
    • Our business increased by 20% after we started advertising online.
    • Business has been slow at the shop since the weather turned cold.
  5. A situation or activity, often one that is unpleasant or difficult to deal with.
    • I don't want to get involved in that messy business between them.
    • This business about the missing keys is getting ridiculous.
    • The whole business of moving to a new house was very stressful.
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