big business

• Bezieht sich auf groß angelegte kommerzielle Unternehmen oder Konzerne, die oft erheblichen wirtschaftlichen Einfluss haben; kann auch die Tätigkeit oder Branche beschreiben, die beträchtlichen Gewinn abwirft.

Refers to large-scale commercial enterprises or corporations, often with significant economic influence; can also describe an activity or industry that generates substantial profits.

1. Large corporationsB2formal

   Large, powerful companies or the sector of the economy dominated by them.

   Großunternehmen

   • Big business often influences government policy.
   • The industry is controlled by big business.
   • Many small shops struggle to compete with big business.

2. Profitable activityB2informal

   An activity or area that generates a lot of money.

   Lukratives Geschäft

   • Professional sports have become big business.
   • The wedding industry is big business.
   • Online streaming is now big business.