be businesslike

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Describes a state of being efficient and professional.

businesslikeVERBS + businesslike

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Examples (10)

  • In this meeting, please try to be more businesslike and stick to the agenda.
  • She is always very businesslike in her approach to negotiations.
  • The interview was very businesslike and focused on my technical skills.
  • He has been extremely businesslike since his promotion, which has improved team efficiency.
  • Our interactions will be strictly businesslike from now on to avoid any misunderstandings.
  • You should be businesslike during the client presentation to show you are serious.
  • Being businesslike doesn't mean you can't be friendly.
  • He was being quite businesslike on the phone, so I didn't ask any personal questions.
  • Her goal is to be businesslike without appearing cold or unfriendly.
  • Why do you always have to be so businesslike? Can't we just have a normal conversation?