From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishbusinesslikebusi‧ness‧like /ˈbɪznəs-laɪk/ adjective EFFICIENTeffective and practical in the way that you do things a businesslike manner
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businesslike• I suppose that made it sound more businesslike.• Ted was friendly but businesslike and very much in charge.• The businesslike appearance carries through the office.• As a lawyer, you have to be controlled and businesslike at all times.• The representatives were serious businesslike diplomats who disliked small talk.• Gates gave a brief, businesslike explanation of his plans for the company.• Eden began his premiership in a businesslike fashion even though he had decided on an instant election.• The Republicans were a much more businesslike group.• There are times when you have to make your plays in a businesslike manner.• We got all the relevant information, but it was delivered in a businesslike manner.• Every session is different - some sessions race by, others drag, some are quite businesslike, others get very emotional.• If any employee is sinking on the job, you need to respond in a businesslike way.From Longman Business Dictionarybusinesslikebusi‧ness‧like /ˈbɪznəs-laɪk/ adjectiveCOMMERCE practical and effective in the way you work and organize things, or in your behaviour and appearancean attempt to run the department in a businesslike wayWearing a suit makes me feel more businesslike. 