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    business

    US /ˈbɪznɪs/

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    UK /ˈbɪznəs/

    A1TOEIC
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A company formed for making profit
    Anna has plans to start a fashion design business
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Matter that has to be dealt with; task; situation
    We have some important business to discuss today
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Activity of working to make a profit
    The hotdog stand in Main Road has been getting a lot of business lately
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A particular sector of commerce or industry.
    The film business is very competitive.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A particular activity or pursuit.
    The main business of the meeting was the budget.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Right or justification for doing something.
    I had no business being there.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person's reason or purpose for doing something.
    What's your business here?
    adv.AdverbEngaged in work or commercial activity.
    He's away on business.
    adj.AdjectiveProceeding in the normal way.
    It's business as usual after the storm.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Small actions performed by actors on stage
    The actors added some stage business to make the scene more realistic
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person's duty, role, or responsibility.
    It is the business of the police to maintain law and order.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A field of study concerned with commerce and management.
    She is studying business at the university.
    adv.AdverbSeriously; with determination.
    The company means business when it says it will cut costs.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The volume of trade or commercial activity.
    The store has seen a significant increase in business this year.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The set of rules and processes that govern how data is handled in a software system.
    The business logic is handled by the server.

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    • Let's get down to business, to control the world.

      Let's get down to business, to control the world.

    • *Piccolo* Let's get down to business

      *Piccolo* Let's get down to business

    B1

    #AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals

    22:22#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
    • Boy, the conservative business world hate where I'm coming from.

      Boy, the conservative business world hate where I'm coming from.

    • Boy, does the conservative business world hate

      Boy, does the conservative business world hate

    A2

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    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • Hey, it's Marie Forleo and you are watching MarieTV, the place to be to create a business

      Hey, it's Marie Forleo and you are watching MarieTV, the place to be to create a business

    B1

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • AND SMALL BUSINESS

      AND SMALL BUSINESS

    • FROM SMALL BUSINESS.

      FROM SMALL BUSINESS.

    B1

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    08:59BOX SET: English In A Minute 5 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!
    • I'm going to be rich. My business has taken off.

      I'm going to be rich. My business has taken off.

    • So, we can say 'take off my jumper' or 'take my jumper off', 'my business has taken off', and lastly, 'take a day off'.   

      So, we can say 'take off my jumper' or 'take my jumper off', 'my business has taken off', and lastly, 'take a day off'.   

    A2

    When Funny Isn't Funny in English

    06:52When Funny Isn't Funny in English
    • "Be quiet while dad's driving. No funny business back there."

      "Be quiet while dad's driving. No funny business back there."

    • Funny business refers to any kind of misbehavior.

      Funny business refers to any kind of misbehavior.

    A2

    The Truth Behind ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Plans

    04:05The Truth Behind ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Plans
    • I think my interest in it came by looking at various ways in which companies seem to be managing employees that didn't make a whole lot of business sense or even management scam now,

      I think my interest in it came by looking at various ways in which companies seem to be managing employees that didn't make a whole lot of business sense or even management scam now,

    • The evidence seems to be the business actually is better if you can delay layoffs as long as possible,

      The evidence seems to be the business actually is better if you can delay layoffs as long as possible,

    B1

    How Trump’s Charges Compare to This Past Politician's Scandal | WSJ

    06:39How Trump’s Charges Compare to This Past Politician's Scandal | WSJ
    • New York prosecutors say those payment records were false business records.

      New York prosecutors say those payment records were false business records.

    • that is all the crime of falsifying the business records in order to cover up a crime.

      that is all the crime of falsifying the business records in order to cover up a crime.

    B2

    Why Singapore Changi Airport Was Just Named Best In The World | Insider Business

    08:15Why Singapore Changi Airport Was Just Named Best In The World | Insider Business
    • for business and first-class travelers dot the airport.

      for business and first-class travelers dot the airport.

    B1

    Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ

    06:19Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ
    • In 2014, Crocs started making major changes to its business model,

      In 2014, Crocs started making major changes to its business model,

    • to its business model,

      to its business model,

    B2