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.

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