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business <-es> [ˈbɪznɪs] N

1. business no pl (trade, commerce):

business
negócio m
on business
a trabalho
to do business with sb
fazer negócio com alguém
to get down to business
pôr-se a trabalhar
to go out of business
encerrar atividades
to mean business fig
falar a sério
like nobody's business inf
como louco

2. business (sector):

business
ramo m
big business
grande negócio

3. business (firm):

business
empresa f
to start up a business
abrir um negócio

4. business no pl (matter):

business
assunto m
to have no business doing sth
não ter direito de fazer a. c.
an unfinished business
um assunto pendente
it's none of your business! inf
não é da sua conta!

big business N

big business
grandes m pl negócios

business trip N

business trip
viagem f de negócios

showbiz N no pl inf, show business N no pl

small business <-es> N

small business
microempresa f

Usage examples with business

messy business
negócio complicado
business trip
viagem de negócios
business associate
sócio(-a) m (f) comercial
on business
a trabalho
big business
grande negócio
to ply for business
oferecer-se para negócios
mind your own business!
meta-se com sua vida!
to run a business
conduzir um negócio
to mean business
falar sério
an unfinished business
um assunto pendente
outside business hours
fora do horário de expediente
like nobody's business inf
como louco
business/greeting card
cartão m comercial/de apresentação
to be there on business
estar lá a negócios
to do business with sb
fazer negócio com alguém
to get down to business
pôr-se a trabalhar
to go out of business
encerrar atividades
to start up a business
abrir um negócio

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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First, a central bank mandate should help moderate the business cycle, while addressing the macroeconomic challenges of the era.
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The problem can be fixed by tabling project evaluations and business cases in parliament before committing and reporting to the public after projects have been completed.
newmatilda.com
Business loan offers came pouring in only after her business had been running for three years.
www.bbc.co.uk
In a bid to meet developing customer expectations, many banks have begun offering web-related services such as e-deposits, online messaging, online management of personal and business finances, and more.
www.bankingtech.com
He engaged in the newspaper business 1891-1897.
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Many jurisdictions refer to income tax on business entities as companies tax or corporation tax.
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Under the government's cover, outrageous financial manipulations were performed that enriched a narrow group of individuals at key positions of business and government.
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This is a celebration of what really can happen for every school in the country and beyond - every hospital, every old people's home, every business.
www.dailymail.co.uk
Areas of emphasis are business development, management skills, individual training, community service, and international connections.
en.wikipedia.org
He later worked in the oil business after being released from prison as a result of a presidential commutation.
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