Collocation
run a business
to manage and operate a company or shop, handling day-to-day work and decisions
Definition
'run a business' is a common English collocation. to manage and operate a company or shop, handling day-to-day work and decisions
run + a business
“It is not easy to run a business during a recession.”
Examples
- My aunt runs a business selling handmade candles online.
- He ran a business with his brother for ten years.
- They are running a business out of a rented warehouse.
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- To run a business well, you need to keep careful records.
- She had never run a business before, so she hired an accountant.
- If you want to run a business legally, you must register for the right permits.
- After the storm damaged the building, they struggled to run a business from a temporary location.
- She learned to run a business by watching her parents negotiate with suppliers.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with