business

noun
UK: /ˈbɪznɪs/
US: /ˈbɪznɪs/

  1. An organization that sells goods or services.

    1. My dad owns a small business. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company expanded its business into international markets last year. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular company or organization.

    1. She works for a big business. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our business is located in the downtown financial district close to transport. [ ] [ ]

  3. Work that is part of your job.

    1. I have some business to do. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's get down to business and discuss the project's next steps together. [ ] [ ]

  4. A person's concern or responsibility.

    1. It's none of your business. [ ] [ ]
    2. What I do in my free time is my own business and shouldn't concern you. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

trade firm affair concern work job enterprise company occupation commerce
business verb

  1. To actively work on or engage in something.

    1. Stop business and focus on the presentation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has businessed with several international partners for many years to become stronger. [ ] [ ]
business adjective

  1. Relating to commerce or industry.

    1. He is a business owner. [ ] [ ]
    2. The business sector is experiencing a period of rapid technological advancement. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "business" in English means: An organization that sells goods or services., A particular company or organization., Work that is part of your job., A person's concern or responsibility..

The phonetic transcription of "business" is /ˈbɪznɪs/ in British English and /ˈbɪznɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "business": trade, firm, affair, concern, work, job, enterprise, company, occupation, commerce.

Example usage of "business": "My dad owns a small business.". More examples on the page.