businesslike

adj 2

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

be, sound | become | remain

keep sth

We decided to keep our meetings strictly businesslike and professional.

ADV

very

She approached the meeting very businesslike, discussing only the key points and deadlines.

strictly | quite

Definitions

adj

Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.

The gunners stood by the guns waiting, and the ammunition waggons were at a business-like distance.

Further along, the road passes a low E-shape of red-brick estate buildings, obviously modern, yet all of a piece with this sensible, attractive and businesslike village.

Earnest and practical without being distracted or enthusiastic.

Then, with a businesslike rigor, he grasped the outstretched palm of Casey DeSantis, Florida’s first lady.

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Synonyms

adjective — not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

earnest

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

The gunners stood by the guns waiting, and the ammunition waggons were at a business-like distance.

Wiktionary

Further along, the road passes a low E-shape of red-brick estate buildings, obviously modern, yet all of a piece with this sensible, attractive and businesslike village.

Wiktionary

Then, with a businesslike rigor, he grasped the outstretched palm of Casey DeSantis, Florida’s first lady.

Wiktionary

He spoke of sex in a rather businesslike manner, which was how he tried to avoid talking about his problems with intimacy.

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Krista's curt, businesslike tone put off her clients at the maternity ward, especially on their special days.

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The prime minister's businesslike approach to welfare reform earned him accolades among the upper class.

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