Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions - Verbs Related to Business

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to business such as "invest", "retail", and "profit".

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Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

Ex: Last year , they invested in a startup that later became highly successful .

to get goods or services from an external supplier or assign specific tasks to an outside entity rather than handling them internally

Ex: The company is currently outsourcing software development to a specialized team .
to earn [verb]

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

Ex: Many artists earn a living by selling their artwork online .

to sell small quantities of goods directly to customers

Ex: The company is currently retailing a new line of products to test customer interest .

to gain something good from something or someone

Ex: Collaborating with a skilled partner on a creative project can allow you to benefit from their innovative ideas and approaches .

to gain money or material benefits

Ex: Successful companies consistently profit from effective marketing and sales strategies .
to vend [verb]

to sell goods, typically in a public place or through a vending machine

Ex: Online platforms are actively vending a variety of products to global customers .
to sell [verb]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: Do you think they 'll sell their old bicycles at the flea market ?

to sell something one has previously purchased

Ex: The decision to resell used textbooks can help students recover some of their expenses .

(of an event) to completely sell all available tickets, seats, leaving none remaining for further purchase

Ex: Despite the rain , the outdoor festival sold out , attracting a large crowd .
to stock [verb]

to provide with a supply of something, such as goods or inventory, for use or sale

Ex: Libraries meticulously stock their shelves with a wide selection of books for readers .
to tout [verb]

to enthusiastically promote or advertise something, emphasizing its positive qualities to attract attention or interest

Ex: Companies frequently tout their achievements and strengths in marketing materials .

to provide services or temporary use of something to someone, in exchange for a fee

Ex: The company is willing to rent out its conference rooms for business meetings .

to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

Ex: Restaurants in tourist areas often charge more for their meals .

to demand a lower price than one's rivals

Ex: The company is currently undercutting prices to increase sales in a tough market .
to gross [verb]

to earn total income before subtracting expenses or taxes

Ex: Musicians may gross significant earnings from album sales and concerts .
to price [verb]

to set an amount that is needed as payment for a product or a service

Ex: The store is currently pricing new inventory for the upcoming sale .

to be involved in or conduct activities related to a particular kind of business, commodity, or trade

Ex: The company is known for dealing in innovative technologies and cutting-edge solutions .

to earn a lot of money or resources through successful efforts or actions

Ex: The company 's innovative product helped them rake in millions in sales .

to close a business, factory, or organization, either temporarily or permanently

Ex: The pandemic-related restrictions caused the organization to shut down its physical offices .

to sell goods, typically by traveling from place to place or going door-to-door

Ex: Door-to-door salespeople may peddle a variety of products , from cleaning supplies to subscriptions .

to settle financial matters of a business by determining its liabilities and distributing its assets to cover them

Ex: The business was liquidated as part of the owner 's retirement plan .

to begin a process with the goal of making it operational and successful

Ex: He decided to start up a consulting business after gaining expertise in the field .

(of a business, shop, company, etc.) to no longer be open or operating, particularly permanently

Ex: The restaurant is expected to close down by the end of the year .

to sell ownership of all or part of an industry or company by selling its assets

Ex: They had no choice but to sell off their family business due to financial difficulties .