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   business

   /ˈbɪznɪs/

   noun

   • 1. a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade: "experts who typically conduct their business over the internet" Similar workline of worklineoccupationprofessioncareeremploymentjobday jobpositionpursuitvocationcallingfieldspherewalk of lifetradecraftwaymétierinformal:racketgamegriparchaic:employ
   • ▪ an activity that someone is engaged in: "what is your business here?"
   • ▪ a person's concern: "it's not my business to interfere" Similar concernaffairresponsibilityprovincepreservedutyfunctiontaskassignmentobligationproblemworrylookoutinformal:funeralheadachebailiwickpigeonbaby
   • ▪ work that has to be done or matters that have to be attended to: "government business"
   • 2. commercial activity: "firms who want to do business with Japan" Similar tradetradingcommercebuying and sellingdealingtraffictraffickingmarketingmerchandisingbargainingdealingstransactionsnegotiationsproceedings
   • ▪ trade considered in terms of its volume or profitability: "how's business?"
   • ▪ a commercial operation or company: "a catering business" Similar firmcompanyconcernenterpriseventureorganizationoperationundertakingindustrycorporationestablishmenthouseshopofficebureauagencyfranchisepracticepartnershipconsortiumcooperativeconglomerategroupcombinesyndicateinformal:outfitset-up
   • 3. (in Aboriginal English) traditional law and ritual. Australian
   • 4. a situation or series of events, typically a scandalous or discreditable one: informal "maybe something positive will come out of the whole awful business" Similar affairmatterthingissuecaseset of circumstancescircumstancesituationoccasionexperienceeventincidenthappeningoccurrencephenomenoneventualityepisodeinterludeadventure
   • ▪ a difficult matter: "what a business!"
   • 5. actions on stage other than dialogue. theatrical slang
   • 6. a very enjoyable or popular person or thing: informal British "this brandy is the business"
   • 7. a group of ferrets: rare "his goons will go through the ship like a business of ferrets"

   Word Origin Old Englishbisignis ‘anxiety’ (see busy, -ness); the sense ‘state of being busy’ was used from Middle English down to the 18th century, but is now differentiated as busyness. The use ‘appointed task’ dates from late Middle English, and from it all the other current senses have developed.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMEAN BUSINESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of the idiom mean business in English and how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to say it in other languages, such as Chinese, with the translator tool.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the phrase "mean business", which means to be serious and determined about what one is doing or intending to do. See examples, synonyms, and related expressions from various sources.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the idiom "mean business", which means to be serious about something you say or promise. See example sentences and synonyms for this phrase.

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   Mean business means to be serious or earnest about something. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this idiom with sentences from various sources.

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   The above synonyms and antonyms provide a clear idea of what it means when someone says they “mean business.” It indicates that they are determined, focused on achieving their goals or objectives, and not willing to waste time or mess around.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMEAN BUSINESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   MEAN BUSINESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary. Summary Definitions Synonyms Pronunciation Collocations Conjugations Sentences Grammar. Definition of 'mean business' Word Frequency. mean business in British English. to be in earnest. See full dictionary entry for business. Collins English Dictionary.

8. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › To+mean+businessTo mean business - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   (informal) be serious about what you plan to do; be determined: He means business. If we try to escape, he’ll shoot us. ♢ I’m not joking. This time I really mean business.