(sometimes capitalized) Large, for-profit corporations collectively, understood as having significant economic, political, or social influence.

(idiomatic, used to convey serious intent) To be serious, especially where achieving a specific end against opposition is concerned.

the practice of unethical methods / (slang) anal sex

Selling products directly to customers, bypassing any third-party retailers, wholesalers, or any other middlemen.

(economics) Ellipsis of ease of doing business index..

(business) A reason for doing something; an explanation of the benefit of some course of action to a business.

plural of business case

A task which needs to be completed. / The sequence in which tasks need to be completed in order of importance or priority; an agenda.

present participle of do business

past participle of do business