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Running a business

Actions connected with jobs, trade and supplying customers.

A2B110 words · 3 examples each
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employ

verb · 3 examples
  1. We employ three people in the shop.
  2. The factory plans to employ more engineers.
  3. Small businesses employ many local people.

hire

verb · 3 examples
  1. We need to hire a new cook.
  2. The company will hire two drivers.
  3. They hope to hire someone with experience.

fire

verb · 3 examples
  1. The owner decided to fire the manager.
  2. A company may fire someone for serious misconduct.
  3. They threatened to fire him after repeated warnings.

retire

verb · 3 examples
  1. My father plans to retire next year.
  2. She hopes to retire after a long teaching career.
  3. Some people retire earlier than others.

invest

verb · 3 examples
  1. The company wants to invest in better equipment.
  2. They may invest some money in the business.
  3. We need to consider the risks before we invest.

trade

verb · 3 examples
  1. These companies trade in coffee and tea.
  2. Local businesses trade with nearby towns.
  3. They trade goods across the border.

export

verb · 3 examples
  1. They export cheese to several countries.
  2. Our company plans to export furniture.
  3. Many farms export part of their harvest.

import

verb · 3 examples
  1. We import coffee from several countries.
  2. The shop will import these lamps from Italy.
  3. Some factories import the materials they need.

supply

verb · 3 examples
  1. Local farms supply the restaurant with vegetables.
  2. Can you supply enough chairs for the event?
  3. This company will supply the new equipment.

deliver

verb · 3 examples
  1. We deliver bread to the village every morning.
  2. Can you deliver the parcel before Friday?
  3. The driver will deliver our new table.

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