business
busi
ˈbɪz
biz
ness
nɪs
nis
bumpinessbusynessbugginessbulkiness

Definition & Meaning of "business"in English

Business
01

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money 

business definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
businesses
Examples
Her passion for photography led her to start a business. 
02

a company or organization that sells goods or provides services for profit 

business definition and meaning
Examples
Her fashion business is very successful in the city. 
03

the activity a person normally does to make money 

Examples
I am interested in the business of filmmaking. 
04

a rightful concern or responsibility 

05

an immediate objective 

06

the volume of commercial activity 

07

serve on the staff of 

08

business concerns collectively 

09

(in acting) small physical actions or gestures performed by an actor to add realism, character depth, or engagement to a scene, often unscripted or minimally directed 

Examples
The director asked the actor to add some business with his hat to make the scene feel more natural. 
10

customers collectively 

11

a field of study that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, as well as the management of resources and operations in organizations 

Examples
She decided to major in business at university. 
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