dealings
word
/ˈdiɫɪŋz/
/dˈiːlɪŋz/
Definition
The way a person or group does business or interacts with others, especially in a professional or formal context.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural ('dealings'), often about business, finance, or official matters. Common collocations: 'business dealings', 'illegal dealings', 'have dealings with'. Rarely used to describe casual, friendly interactions.
Spanish: tratos - relaciones (de negocio)Portuguese (BR): negociações - relações (comerciais)Portuguese (PT): negociações - relações (comerciais)Chinese (Simplified): 交易 - 交往Chinese (Traditional): 交易 - 交往Hindi: लेनदेन - संबंधArabic: تعاملات - علاقات (تجارية)Bengali: লেনদেন - কার্যকলাপRussian: дела - взаимоотношения (деловые)Japanese: 取引 - 関わりVietnamese: giao dịch - quan hệ làm ănKorean: 거래 - 관계 (업무적으로)Turkish: ilişkiler (resmî/iş) - işlemlerUrdu: معاملات - لین دینIndonesian: urusan - transaksi
Example Sentences
I have no dealings with that company.
basic
Her dealings are always honest.
basic
The police are investigating his dealings.
basic
We ended our dealings after the contract expired.
natural
He lost his job because of illegal dealings.
natural
I try to keep my dealings with them professional.
natural