business partner

noun

Meaning

A person who shares ownership, risks, and profits of a company or commercial venture with another individual.

Examples

My business partner and I have decided to expand our services into the international market next year.
She is not just a colleague; she is my business partner in the software development firm we founded.

Synonyms: associate, colleague, co-founder, stakeholder

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business partner

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbɪznəs ˈpɑːrtnər

Definition

A person who shares ownership, risks, and profits of a company or commercial venture with another individual.

Examples

My business partner and I have decided to expand our services into the international market next year.
She is not just a colleague; she is my business partner in the software development firm we founded.
Disagreements between a business partner and a founder can often lead to the dissolution of the entire company.

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