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Business A commercial activity that involves buying and selling goods or services. ■ "I started my own business by selling homemade jams to my neighbors."
diapers A rectangular piece of absorbent material worn around the waist and legs to protect an infant or young child from accidents involving their messy business. ■ John's mom forgot to change his diapers and now he has a big mess all over himself!, A device used by adults with incontinence to protect themselves from accidents involving their messy business. ■ My grandma wears diapers because she can't hold her bladder anymore!, A type of undergarment worn by women during menstruation to protect themselves from accidents involving their messy business. ■ My period always starts on a Saturday, which means I have to buy diapers every weekend!
Customers noun: people who purchase goods or services from a business. ■ "I love my customers, they make my business thrive!"
Overhead The amount of money or resources needed to do something, such as running a business. ■ I can't afford this business venture because I don't have enough overhead funding.
Funding The act of providing financial support for a project or organization. ■ When the government announced they were cutting funding for the arts, many artists were left without their usual sources of income. But fear not! They banded together and started crowdfunding their projects on Kickstarter instead. A type of financial aid that is provided by a government or other organization for the purpose of supporting education or research. ■ "Funding opportunities" are often advertised on academic job boards, but most researchers would agree that the real treasure lies in finding a generous grant., A type of investment where an individual or organization provides money to support a project or business with the expectation of receiving a share of the profits. ■ "Venture capital" is a popular form of funding for start-ups, but it often comes with high interest rates and strict repayment terms. But hey, if you're willing to take the risk, it could be worth it in the end!, The act of making a lot of money through a successful business or project. ■ "Funding" can also refer to the amount of wealth an individual has accumulated. It's no wonder that many people are searching for ways to increase their funding!
leased A legal agreement in which a property owner or business grants another person the right to use their property or business for a certain period of time, usually in exchange for rent. ■ "I'm going to have my car leased for three years starting next month. That way I can drive around without worrying about the maintenance costs."
Partnerships A formal agreement between two or more people to work together and share the profits or losses of a business venture. ■ "John and Jane formed a partnership to open a bakery, but they quickly realized they had different tastes in pastries. Now their business is known as 'The Great Divide Bakery'."
Referrals A type of marketing strategy where one business rewards its existing customers for bringing in new customers through word-of-mouth advertising. ■ John's pizza place offered a referral program where if someone brought in five new customers, they would get a free pizza. John was so excited about the referrals that he started sending out flyers and email invitations to all of his customers, begging them to bring in new business.
subsidize To provide financial support to a person or business in order to help them succeed, but at the expense of another person or business. ■ "The government subsidizes big corporations by giving them tax breaks, which makes it harder for small businesses to compete."
Alter To make a change, especially to something important. ■ After the customer complained about the long wait times at the bank, they decided to alter their business model by implementing an online banking system.
astronomical The amount of money that a person or business spends on something, often to an extreme degree. ■ "That company's advertising budget is astronomical! They must be spending more money on ads than I do on my entire lifestyle."
Auditor A person who examines financial records or accounts of a business or organization, typically for the purpose of ensuring compliance with laws or regulations. ■ "The auditor found several discrepancies in the company's accounting, leading to a major scandal."
Babysitter A person who is hired to take care of a child or children while the parents are away. ■ "I need to hire a babysitter for my kids tonight because I have a big business meeting to attend."
backfired To fail spectacularly or backfire. ■ John's plan to start his own business backfired when he realized he had no idea what he was doing and ended up losing all of his money.
banal Something that is so predictable and unoriginal that it's almost boring to think about. ■ "I can't believe I have to sit through another generic business meeting. This is just too banal."
Bases The underlying principles or foundations of something. ■ "You can't build a successful business without a solid base of customers."
blabbing The act of excessively and unnecessarily chattering or talking about one's personal business to anyone who will listen. ■ "I can't believe you blabbed about our secret plans to the entire office! Now we have to change everything."
boardroom A large room where a group of people meet to discuss business matters. ■ "The boardroom was filled with suits and ties, but the only thing that tied them together was their lack of sense of humor."
burglaries A hilarious act of stealing someone's belongings, usually by breaking into their home or business. ■ "I heard the burglaries in my neighborhood were so bad that they stole everything from a bakery!
Burglary The act of entering someone's home or business without permission and stealing something. ■ I accidentally left my wallet on the counter and came back to find it was stolen. That was some serious burglary.
businessman A wealthy, successful man who owns and operates a profitable business. ■ "The businessman bought the entire block of tickets for the Lakers game, ensuring that his employees would be there to cheer him on."
busts The act of breaking something or causing a sudden failure, especially in business or finance. ■ "When the company's sales started to bust, they had to lay off half the employees."
busybody A person who is excessively curious or interfering, often about other people's business. ■ "John may be a busybody, always asking questions and prying into others' personal lives."
Client A person who pays for services or goods from a business. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't take your order. You're not a client."
commerce An activity that involves buying and selling goods or services. ■ When you buy a new laptop for your business, it's all part of your commerce strategy.
companies A group of people who are together for a specific purpose, such as business or pleasure. ■ "I love spending time with my company of friends at the beach every summer."
Confidence The feeling of self-assuredness that one has made the correct decision. ■ John had so much confidence in his decision to start a new business, he didn't even have a backup plan.
conniving Acting in a sly, deceitful or unscrupulous manner to gain an advantage. ■ "The politician was known for conniving with big business to secure lucrative contracts for his campaign.
consulate A place where one country's officials reside in another country and conduct business. ■ "I heard that the consulate was serving free pizza tonight, so I decided to check it out."
Cook A person who prepares and cooks food, especially for a family or business. ■ I hired a professional cook to make dinner for my family, but he burnt all the food.
Dawdling The act of standing around or taking too long to do something, usually while pretending to be busy. ■ "John was dawdling at the coffee shop, but he claimed he was waiting for a very important business call."
dealings The act of making agreements or conducting business transactions. ■ "I'm not one to make many deals in the stock market, but I did score big on my last Apple acquisition."
deceptions A series of lies or tricks used to deceive someone. ■ "My boss was caught using deceptions in his business dealings, but he's still trying to deny it."
deeds The actions of a person, especially those that involve making or doing something. ■ "John's deeds have made him a millionaire by the age of 30. He bought and sold properties like it was nobody's business."
Dominate To be the most powerful or influential person in a particular area. ■ After becoming the CEO of his company, John was able to dominate the market and drive all of his competitors out of business.
doors A large, heavy wooden object that allows people and things to enter or exit a room. ■ "I can't believe you left the front door open! Now all the neighbors know our business."
Emancipation The act of gaining freedom from oppression or servitude. ■ After years of being a slave to her boss, Mary finally achieved emancipation when she quit her job and started her own business.
Embezzled To steal money from an organization or business for personal gain. ■ "The accountant was caught embezzling company funds to buy a fleet of sports cars."
Enterprise A bold and daring undertaking, often involving risk and uncertainty. ■ "He decided to start his own enterprise by opening a food truck business. It was a huge success!
establishes To officially and legally set up or create an organization, business, or government entity. ■ The king established a new ministry for the promotion of happiness and joy in the kingdom.
Establishment A long-standing organization or business, typically one with a lot of money and influence. ■ "The government is part of the establishment, which means they have been around for a long time and are very powerful."
estimating The act of guessing or approximating the value of something, usually for financial or business purposes. ■ "I'm estimating that it will cost about $50 to fix the car."
evasive Adjective describing someone or something that tends to avoid or dodge questions, issues, or situations. ■ "I don't know what you're talking about," said the evasive politician when asked about his shady business dealings.
extort To force someone to pay money or give something valuable by using threats, intimidation, or other coercive tactics. ■ "The mobster extorted the business owner for protection money, threatening to break his legs if he didn't comply."
Fiasco A complete and utter failure, often resulting in humiliation or disgrace. ■ When the catering company's fiasco at the wedding reception resulted in guests leaving early, it was a disaster for their business.
Filmmakers A group of individuals who create and produce movies. ■ "The filmmakers behind the blockbuster hit 'Avengers: Endgame' are some of the most talented in the business."
Finances The boring and dull subject of money that no one cares about, except for accountants and business students. ■ "I don't care about finances," said the student, "as long as I can afford pizza and beer every Friday night."
fitness The state of being in good physical condition, especially as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition. ■ Why did the gym go out of business? Because it didn't have enough fitness. Get it?
Founded To establish a business or organization, often with the intention of making a profit. ■ "John founded a company that sold jokes to clowns."
glades An open, grassy area where trees are often planted in rows. ■ After losing his job at the bank, John decided to start a career in landscaping and opened up a glades business. It was a huge success!