business
gb/bˈɪznɪs/ us/bˈɪznɪs/
A2
English
~ 300
vállalkozás, cég, üzlet, kereskedelem, dolog, ügy, forgalom, munka, üzleti
NOUN
A2
1
vállalkozás
B1
cég
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] runs [a business]
She started her own business selling handmade jewelry.
Saját vállalkozást indított, ahol kézzel készített ékszereket árul.
The business expanded into international markets last year.
A cég tavaly nemzetközi piacokra terjeszkedett.
Running a business requires good management skills.
His family has owned the business for three generations.
Learner examples
My father owns a small business.
Apámnak van egy kisvállalkozása.
She works in a big business in the city.
Egy nagy cégnél dolgozik a városban.
They started a new business last year.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'business' with 'company'. 'Business' can mean the activity in general, not just the legal entity.
Meaning
a company or commercial activity
Collocations
start a business
|run a business
|small business
|family business
|business owner
Synonyms
company (A formal term for a commercial organization; often interchangeable but 'company' usually refers to a legal entity.)
|
enterprise (Slightly more formal; can also suggest initiative or risk-taking.)
Antonyms
nonprofit (An organization that does not operate for profit; opposite in purpose to a business.)
Themes
business
|economics
|work
|finance
Definition
A company or work that sells things or provides services to make money.
An organization or activity engaged in the trade of goods, services, or both, with the aim of making a profit.
NOUN
B1
2
üzlet
B1
kereskedelem
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is in [business]
She has been in the fashion business for over a decade.
Több mint egy évtizede dolgozik a divatszakmában.
Business is booming this summer due to increased tourism.
Az üzlet virágzik ezen a nyáron a megnövekedett turizmusnak köszönhetően.
He decided to leave the restaurant business to pursue teaching.
Learner examples
My uncle is in the car business.
A nagybátyám az autókereskedelemben dolgozik.
They do business with companies in many countries.
Sok ország vállalataival üzletelnek.
The hotel business is very busy in summer.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'in business' meaning 'operating' with 'in business' meaning 'involved in trade'. Context is important.
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling
Collocations
do business
|in business
|business world
|business community
Synonyms
commerce (More formal; often used in economic or policy contexts.)
Antonyms
leisure (Free time and relaxation; opposite of engaging in trade or work.)
Themes
business
|economics
|finance
Definition
The work of buying and selling things or providing services.
The practice or activity of making, buying, and selling goods or services.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
[something] is [someone's] business
What I do in my free time is my own business.
Hogy mit csinálok a szabadidőmben, az az én dolgom.
This is a private matter and none of your business.
Ez magánügy, és semmi közöd hozzá.
He made it his business to help new employees settle in.
Learner examples
It is my business, not yours.
Ez az én dolgom, nem a tiéd.
That is none of your business.
Semmi közöd hozzá.
She made it her business to help us.
Common mistake:
Learners might misinterpret 'none of your business' literally as about work rather than personal matters.
Meaning
a matter that concerns someone
Collocations
none of your business
|mind your own business
Synonyms
concern (Emphasizes personal involvement or interest.)
|
affair (More formal; can also refer to events or matters generally.)
Antonyms
irrelevance (Something unrelated or unimportant to the person in question.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that is about or important to someone.
Something that concerns, involves, or is the responsibility of a person or group.
NOUN
B1
4
forgalom
B1
Business was slow during the winter months.
A téli hónapokban gyenge volt a forgalom.
The café has seen an increase in business since it renovated.
A kávézónak a felújítás óta megnőtt a forgalma.
They hope the holiday season will bring more business.
Learner examples
Business is slow today.
Ma gyenge a forgalom.
The shop has more business now.
Az üzletnek most nagyobb a forgalma.
We hope for good business this month.
Meaning
level of commercial activity
Collocations
increase in business
|slow business
|busy with business
Synonyms
trade (Often used for buying and selling between businesses or countries.)
|
sales (Refers specifically to revenue from selling products or services.)
Antonyms
losses (A decline in revenue or sales; opposite trend to more business.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
How much buying and selling a company does.
The volume of commercial transactions carried out by a company, store, or other organization within a certain period.
NOUN
B1
5
I am here on official business.
Hivatalos ügyben vagyok itt.
She traveled to New York for business, not vacation.
Munka miatt utazott New Yorkba, nem nyaralni.
He mixed business with pleasure during his trip to Paris.
Learner examples
I am here for business.
Üzleti ügyben vagyok itt.
She went on a business trip.
Üzleti útra ment.
He came for work, not for fun.
Meaning
tasks related to one's job or role
Collocations
official business
|business trip
Synonyms
duty (A specific responsibility within a role; slightly more formal.)
Antonyms
pleasure ('Pleasure' trips contrast with 'business' trips, which are for work.)
Themes
work
|business
Definition
The work you have to do for your job.
Work-related activities, responsibilities, or tasks that someone needs to do as part of their role.
Grammar
Dictionary form
business
IPA
GB/bˈɪznɪs/
US/bˈɪznɪs/
Syllables & stress
busi - ness (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (busi)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: business
- Plural: business, businesses
Word family
Forms
businesses
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unbusinesslike
adjective
Expressions
business as usual
1/bˈɪznɪs ˈæz jˈuʒuəl/
fixed phrase
normal activities continue despite events
Things are continuing normally even when there are problems or changes.
Examples
- Even after the storm, it was business as usual at the market.
- Despite the scandal, it was still business as usual at the office.
do business with [someone]
1/dˈu bˈɪznɪs wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
engage in commerce with someone
Buy from or sell to someone as part of work.
Examples
- We prefer to do business with local suppliers.
- They have been doing business with that company for decades.
get down to business
1/ɡˈɛt dˈaʊn tə bˈɪznɪs/
idiom
informal
start serious work on main task
Begin doing the most important part of the work.
Examples
- Let's stop chatting and get down to business.
- After some small talk, they got down to business and discussed the contract.
in business
1/ˈɪn bˈɪznɪs/
fixed phrase
operating or ready to operate
Working as a company, store, etc., or ready to start working.
Examples
- The store has been in business for over 50 years.
- Once we get the internet connected, we'll be in business.
Mind your own business
2/mˈaɪnd jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn bˈɪznɪs/
idiom
informal
stay out of others' affairs
Do not ask about or try to be part of something that is private to someone else.
Examples
- He told her to mind her own business when she asked about his salary.
- I wish she would mind her own business instead of gossiping.
- Mind your own business and stop asking questions about my relationship.
- Mind your own business and stop asking questions about my life.
Mind your own business
3/mˈaɪnd jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn bˈɪznɪs/
idiom
informal
stop interfering in others' affairs
Used to tell someone to stop asking about things that are private or not their problem.
Examples
- She told him to mind his own business when he asked about her salary.
- Mind your own business and focus on your work.