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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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    03:26TFS Parody: Make A Man Out Of You
    • 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

    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    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

    • and you are watching MarieTV, the place to be to create a business and life you love.

      and you are watching MarieTV, the place to be to create a business and life you love.

    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

    Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger

    05:13Looking back at the life and legacy of investing legend Charlie Munger
    • It's not that much fun to buy a business where you really hope this sucker liquidates before it goes broke.

      It's not that much fun to buy a business where you really hope this sucker liquidates before it goes broke.

    • It's not that much fun to buy a business where you really hope this sucker liquidates before it goes broke.

      It's not that much fun to buy a business where you really hope this sucker liquidates before it goes broke.

    B1

    Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌

    13:13Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌
    • You can choose to enrol in General English or Business English specific classes.

      You can choose to enrol in General English or Business English specific classes.

    • You can choose to enroll in general English or business English specific classes.

      You can choose to enroll in general English or business English specific classes.

    A2

    How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich

    07:01How Singapore Got So Crazy Rich
    • That's also because Lee's successor, Goh Chok Tong, continued to lean into attracting big business.

      That's also because Lee's successor, Goh Chok Tong, continued to lean into attracting big business.

    • continued to lean into attracting big business.

      continued to lean into attracting big business.

    B1

    What Happened To Etsy?

    12:05What Happened To Etsy?
    • That seems like a terrible business plan.

      That seems like a terrible business plan.

    • Amazon. That seems like a terrible business plan.

      Amazon. That seems like a terrible business plan.

    B1

    How Rich People Hide Their Money

    08:33How Rich People Hide Their Money
    • His tax returns dating back to 1985 showed that those business losses got subtracted from his income and investment gains, lowering the total he had to pay taxes on sometimes to zero, all while getting to live in a gold-plated penthouse apartment.

      His tax returns dating back to 1985 showed that those business losses got subtracted from his income and investment gains, lowering the total he had to pay taxes on sometimes to zero, all while getting to live in a gold-plated penthouse apartment.

    • showed that those business losses

      showed that those business losses

    B1

    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • Because Europe makes it difficult for people to start and do business.

      Because Europe makes it difficult for people to start and do business.

    • Because Europe makes it difficult  for people to start and do business.

      Because Europe makes it difficult  for people to start and do business.

    B1