line of business

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line of business

Our company's primary line of business is manufacturing eco-friendly packaging.

Definition
  1. 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.
line of business

Our company's primary line of business is manufacturing eco-friendly packaging.

Noun
  1. a particular kind of commercial enterprise
    • they are outstanding in their field
  2. a particular kind of product or merchandise
    • a nice line of shoes