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business

Pronunciation: [/ˈbɪz.nɪs/]

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business: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use business in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “work or trade”

(noun) a person's regular work or profession, or an organization that sells goods or services. It can also mean a particular company or company dealings.

Example

She runs her own small business selling handmade crafts.

Example

He's not interested in going into business; he prefers to work at a non-profit.

Example

What type of business are you planning to start?

Context: “commercial activity”

(noun) buying and selling goods or services for a profit. All the activities involved in making money by producing or buying and selling goods or services.

Example

The family business has been passed down through generations.

Example

The competitor's business is doing much better than theirs.

Example

How do you plan to promote your business?

Context: “matter or concern”

(noun) a specific situation or matter to be dealt with. Something that is a person's concern or responsibility.

Example

Education is everybody's business.

Example

That's none of your business; you shouldn't interfere.

Example

Why is this your business to handle?

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Pronunciation: [/ˈbɪz.nɪs/]

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