Entry Word: business

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a commercial or industrial activity or organization <most of the local businesses belong to the association> — see enterprise 1
2 something to be dealt with <we have one piece of business remaining for today's meeting> — see matter 2
3 the buying and selling of goods especially on a large scale and between different places <this bookstore is a place of business, not a free library, so please do your reading elsewhere> — see commerce