line of business
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Our company's primary line of business is manufacturing eco-friendly packaging.
Definition
- Noun:
- A particular kind of commercial enterprise: A specific sector, industry, or area of trade in which a company operates.
- A particular kind of product or merchandise: A specific category or range of goods that a company sells.
Examples
- Noun:
- Our company's primary line of business is software development.
- The store decided to expand its line of business to include organic foods.
- Manufacturing automotive parts is their core line of business.
Advanced Usage
- "to be in a line of business": To operate within a specific commercial sector.
- He has been in the consulting line of business for over twenty years.
- "core/main/primary line of business": The principal commercial activity of a company.
- While they experiment with new ideas, telecommunications remains their core line of business.
Variants and Related Words
- Business line (n): A synonym for "line of business," referring to a distinct segment of a company's operations.
- Each business line has its own manager and profit targets.
- Industry (n): A broader category of economic activity, often encompassing many similar lines of business.
- Product line (n): A group of related products sold by the same company, which can constitute a specific line of business.
- The company's most profitable product line is its professional tools.
Synonyms
- Field: A particular branch of study or sphere of activity.
- Trade: A skilled job, typically one requiring manual skills and special training.
- Sector: A distinct part of a country's economy, society, or industry.
Related Phrases
- Line of work (n): Often used interchangeably with "line of business," but can refer more generally to a person's profession or occupation.
- Teaching is a rewarding line of work.
Our company's primary line of business is manufacturing eco-friendly packaging.
Noun
- a particular kind of commercial enterprise
- they are outstanding in their field
- a particular kind of product or merchandise
- a nice line of shoes