ஆங்கிலம்

business

gb/bˈɪznɪs/ us/bˈɪznɪs/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 300
பொருள்கள்
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பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 entity
1

a company or commercial activity

A company or work that sells things or provides services to make money.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] runs [a business]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'business' with 'company'. 'Business' can mean the activity in general, not just the legal entity.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
nonprofit (An organization that does not operate for profit; opposite in purpose to a business.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
start a business |run a business |small business |family business |business owner
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business |economics |work |finance
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She started her own business selling handmade jewelry.
  • The business expanded into international markets last year.
  • Running a business requires good management skills.
  • His family has owned the business for three generations.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My father owns a small business.
  • She works in a big business in the city.
  • They started a new business last year.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 action
2

the activity of buying and selling

The work of buying and selling things or providing services.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] is in [business]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'in business' meaning 'operating' with 'in business' meaning 'involved in trade'. Context is important.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
commerce (More formal; often used in economic or policy contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
leisure (Free time and relaxation; opposite of engaging in trade or work.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
do business |in business |business world |business community
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business |economics |finance
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She has been in the fashion business for over a decade.
  • Business is booming this summer due to increased tourism.
  • He decided to leave the restaurant business to pursue teaching.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My uncle is in the car business.
  • They do business with companies in many countries.
  • The hotel business is very busy in summer.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
3

a matter that concerns someone

Something that is about or important to someone.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is [someone's] business
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners might misinterpret 'none of your business' literally as about work rather than personal matters.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
concern (Emphasizes personal involvement or interest.) | affair (More formal; can also refer to events or matters generally.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
irrelevance (Something unrelated or unimportant to the person in question.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
none of your business |mind your own business
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • What I do in my free time is my own business.
  • This is a private matter and none of your business.
  • He made it his business to help new employees settle in.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • It is my business, not yours.
  • That is none of your business.
  • She made it her business to help us.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 quantity
4

level of commercial activity

How much buying and selling a company does.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
trade (Often used for buying and selling between businesses or countries.) | sales (Refers specifically to revenue from selling products or services.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
losses (A decline in revenue or sales; opposite trend to more business.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
increase in business |slow business |busy with business
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business |finance
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Business was slow during the winter months.
  • The café has seen an increase in business since it renovated.
  • They hope the holiday season will bring more business.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Business is slow today.
  • The shop has more business now.
  • We hope for good business this month.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 action
5

tasks related to one's job or role

The work you have to do for your job.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
duty (A specific responsibility within a role; slightly more formal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
pleasure ('Pleasure' trips contrast with 'business' trips, which are for work.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
official business |business trip
கருப்பொருள்கள்
work |business
உதாரணங்கள்
  • I am here on official business.
  • She traveled to New York for business, not vacation.
  • He mixed business with pleasure during his trip to Paris.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I am here for business.
  • She went on a business trip.
  • He came for work, not for fun.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
business
IPA
GB/bˈɪznɪs/
US/bˈɪznɪs/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
busi - ness (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (busi)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: business
  • Plural: business, businesses
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
businesses noun
Core family
busy adjective A2 businessperson noun businesslike adjective
Related words
businessman noun A2 businesswoman noun B2 busily adverb busyness noun
Negative and opposite forms
unbusinesslike adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்

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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She told him to mind his own business when he asked about her salary.
  • Mind your own business and focus on your work.

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