Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Efficient, practical, and focused: Having or showing qualities that are effective and appropriate for conducting business, such as being orderly, systematic, and professional.
   • Purposeful and not casual: Dealing with matters in a direct, serious, and competent way, without unnecessary distraction or informality.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • She has a very businesslike approach to managing projects.
  • The meeting was short and businesslike, focusing only on the key issues.
  • He kept the negotiation businesslike and avoided personal topics.

Advanced Usage

• "in a businesslike manner": done with efficiency and professionalism.
  • The report was prepared and presented in a businesslike manner.
• "businesslike attitude": a mindset characterized by practicality and focus on results.
  • Success in this role requires a businesslike attitude.

Variants and Related Words

• Business (n): the activity of buying, selling, or providing services for money.
  • He runs his own business.
• Businessperson (n): a person who works in business, especially in a managerial role.
  • She is a shrewd businessperson.

Synonyms

• Efficient: achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort.
• Professional: competent, skillful, and conforming to the standards of a profession.
• Systematic: done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Antonyms

• Disorganized: not properly planned and controlled.
• Unprofessional: not conforming to the standards of a profession; amateurish.
• Casual: relaxed and unconcerned; not regular or permanent.

Related Idioms & Phrases

• All business: completely serious and focused on the task at hand, similar to being businesslike.
  • When it comes to deadlines, she's all business.
• Get down to business: to start dealing with the important matters or tasks.
  • After the introductions, we got down to business.

Adjective

1. not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
2. exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business