Business Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus
1
(noun)
in the sense of
trade
Definition
commercial activity
young people seeking a career in business
Synonyms
trade
The ministry has control over every aspect of foreign trade.
selling
trading
industry
countries where industry is developing rapidly
manufacturing
commerce
They have made their fortunes from industry and commerce.
dealings
merchandising
2
(noun)
in the sense of
establishment
Definition
a commercial or industrial establishment
The company was a family business.
Synonyms
establishment
Shops and other commercial establishments remained closed today.
company
She worked in an insurance company.
firm
The firm’s employees were expecting large bonuses.
concern
If not a large concern, his business was at least a successful one.
organization
Most of the funds are provided by voluntary organizations.
corporation
chairperson of a huge multi-national corporation
venture
a Russian-American joint venture
enterprise
There are plenty of small industrial enterprises.
3
(noun)
in the sense of
profession
Definition
a trade or profession
May I ask what business you are in?
Synonyms
profession
Harper was a teacher by profession.
work
What kind of work do you do?
calling
He was a serious man, dedicated to his calling as a physician.
job
the pressure of being the first woman in the job
line
What was your father’s line of business?
trade
He was a jeweller by trade.
career
She is now concentrating on a career as a fashion designer.
function
employment
She was unable to find employment in the area.
craft
All kinds of traditional crafts are preserved here.
occupation
I was looking for an occupation which would allow me to travel.
pursuit
They both love outdoor pursuits.
vocation
the levels of knowledge and skill required for success in many vocations
métier
4
(noun)
in the sense of
matter
Definition
an affair
Parenting can be a stressful business.
Synonyms
matter
It was a private matter.
issue
Is it right for the Church to express a view on political issues?
subject
It was I who first raised the subject of moving to Canada.
point
You have missed the main point of my argument.
problem
question
The whole question of aid is a tricky political one.
responsibility
The 600 properties were his responsibility.
task
He had the unenviable task of breaking the bad news.
duty
My duty is to look after the animals.
function
The main function of merchant banks is to raise capital.
topic
They offer tips on topics such as home safety.
assignment
The course involves written assignments and practical tests.
5
(noun)
in the sense of
concern
Definition
an affair
How much I earn is my own business.
Synonyms
concern
The technical aspects are not my concern.
affair
If you want to make a fool of yourself, that is your affair.
problem
worry
His last years were overshadowed by financial worry.
lookout
(informal)
It was your lookout if you put your life in danger.
idiom
See
mean business
Quotations
Boldness in business is the first, second, and third thing
– Gnomologia]
The business of America is business
– Address to the Society of Newspaper Editors]
Dispatch is the soul of business, and nothing contributes more to Dispatch than Method
– Letters to His Son]
Here’s the rule for bargains: `Do other men, for they would do you.’ That’s the true business precept
– Martin Chuzzlewit]
The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat
The public be damned! I’m working for my stockholders
I’ll keep it short and sweet. Family. Religion. Friendship. These are the three demons you must slay if you wish to succeed in business
– The Simpsons]
proverb
business before pleasure
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