business trip — A journey undertaken for work or business purposes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A journey undertaken for work or business purposes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪznəs trɪp/
Example Sentences
- His business trip turned into a comedy show when he accidentally joined a tourist group instead of his client meeting.
- The CEO's monthly business trips have become legendary among employees for their mysterious destinations.
- She managed to close three major deals during her week-long business trip to Europe.
business trip
NOUN[/ˈbɪznəs trɪp/]
A journey undertaken for work or business purposes
He packed his laptop and suit for a three-day business trip to Seoul.
Don't slip on your business trip to the ship!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Business derives from Old English 'bisignis', meaning busy or absorbed, which evolved through Middle English to denote occupation or commercial activity. Trip comes from Old French 'triper', meaning to move lightly or skip, later generalizing to mean a journey. The compound 'business trip' emerged in modern English to describe a journey undertaken for professional or commercial purposes.
Breakdown
business (from Old English bisignis: busy, occupied) + trip (from Old French triper: to move lightly, journey). The compound conveys a journey undertaken for work or commercial reasons rather than leisure.
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📝Examples
“His business trip turned into a comedy show when he accidentally joined a tourist group instead of his client meeting.”
“The CEO's monthly business trips have become legendary among employees for their mysterious destinations.”
“She managed to close three major deals during her week-long business trip to Europe.”
“The company policy requires approval from the manager for any business trip exceeding five days.”
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