Meaning & use

business deal

noun·Everyday

An agreement between two or more parties to conduct trade, sell goods, or share a commercial venture.

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They finalized the business deal with a handshake after months of negotiation.

The merger fell apart after a key business deal collapsed at the last minute.

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Business deal is a general term covering everything from a small sale to a major corporate merger.

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