business (EN)

noun

noun “business”

1. an organization that sells goods or services, like a store or company
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   My uncle owns a small business that sells handmade furniture.
2. (often in combination) the activity of supplying goods or services (of a particular kind)
   This website is in the language education business.
3. the amount of commercial activity
   Our business increased significantly during the holiday season.
4. the field concerned with operating companies and the formal study of company management
   She decided to pursue a degree in business to learn how to run her own company.
5. work, job (when contrasted with "pleasure" or "leisure")
   Are you traveling to New York for business or pleasure?
6. issue or issues that need attention or discussion
   She had some personal business to take care of before the meeting.
7. tasks or concerns that are specific to someone (often used to say that something is private)
   It's none of your business what time I go to bed.
8. a category of airline service that offers more comfort than economy class but is less luxurious than first class
   She always preferred flying business for the extra legroom and better meals.