collocation · neutral
start a business
UK/stɑːt ə ˈbɪznəs/US/stɑrt ə ˈbɪznəs/START·a·BUS·i·ness
to begin running your own company or enterprise
Examples
“After saving for years, she finally decided to start a business selling handmade goods.”
“Governments often provide grants to help young people start a business.”
“He took a risk to start a business, but it paid off after two years.”
Band 8 sentence
“After gaining industry experience, she saved enough capital to start a business that focuses on sustainable fashion.”
Collocations
- start your own business
- start a small business
Word family
Common mistakes
open a business→start a business / set up a business
Say it for a higher band
5open a shop→6set up a business→7+start a business
Synonyms
set up a business
Easily confused
set up a business
“They set up a business selling organic produce last year.”
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