Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person engaged in commercial or industrial business: "business man" refers to an individual who works in commerce, trade, or industry, typically as an owner, executive, or manager of a company.
   • A person skilled in business dealings: It can also denote someone who is adept at negotiating, managing finances, or making profitable decisions in a business context.

Usage Examples

• (A person in commerce who completed a significant transaction.)
• (A female entrepreneur managing a commercial enterprise.)
• (An individual focused on growth and trade.)

Advanced Usage

• "a business man of the year": an award or recognition given to an outstanding individual in the business field.

  • He was named business man of the year for his innovative leadership. (He received an honour for his achievements in commerce.)

• "to be a business man at heart": to have a natural inclination or talent for business activities.

  • Even as a child, she was a business man at heart, selling lemonade in the neighbourhood. (She had an innate aptitude for commerce.)

Variants and Related Words

• Businesswoman (n): a woman engaged in business.

  • She is a prominent businesswoman in the tech industry. (A female professional in commerce.)

• Businesspeople (n, plural): people involved in business collectively.

  • The conference was attended by many businesspeople from around the world. (Multiple individuals in commercial roles.)

Synonyms

• Entrepreneur: a person who starts and manages a business, often taking financial risks.
• Merchant: a person who trades goods, especially on a large scale.
• Industrialist: a person who owns or manages an industrial enterprise.

Phrasal Verbs

• Deal in: to buy and sell a particular product or commodity.

  • The business man deals in imported textiles. (He trades in specific goods.)

• Close a deal: to finalize a business agreement.

  • The business man closed the deal after weeks of negotiation. (He completed the transaction.)

Related Idioms

• A man of business: a person who is practical and focused on commercial matters.

  • He is a man of business, always thinking about profits and costs. (He prioritizes commerce and efficiency.)

• Business as usual: the normal operation of a company or activity.

  • Despite the crisis, it was business as usual for the business man. (He continued his regular commercial activities.)