: the end with, from, or through which a thing's function is fulfilled
the business end of a revolver
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebJust hold the business end steady and keep your movements as smooth as possible for the best trim. Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 Like mother, like daughter — Mel quickly introduced them to the business end of a toilet brush.BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2022 Not to generalize, but on the business end, for example, people are maybe less informed or simply less exposed to things. José Criales-unzueta, Vogue, 24 June 2022 Spivak understands this opportunity is great for many athletes but hopes the business end doesn’t take away from what sports provided him at Northwestern. James Kay, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2022 That hunk of steel held the business end of a device Best and others use to measure the flow of the Yukon River at Eagle, a town of about 110 people just downstream of the Canada border. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 21 May 2022 With that settled, Gilbert said Devolver took the lead in handling the business end of the deal with Disney, which owns the IP rights to the Monkey Island franchise through its 2012 LucasArts acquisition. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 25 Apr. 2022 It’s brilliant to be playing in the business end of your home Slam. John Pye, chicagotribune.com, 27 Jan. 2022 As his brother’s star began to rise, Bu also saw success on the business end of entertainment; helping launch the careers of superstars such as T-Pain and Lady Gaga. Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Apr. 2022 See More