Conduct business
A2 · Work & Business · A2 collocations
Meaning
To carry out commercial activities, especially in a formal or official way.
Example
The firm conducts business in over forty countries across Asia and Europe.
How to use it
Formal; in everyday English 'do business' is more common. Don't say 'make business'.
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