Definition of "business end" in English

Noun

1. The part of a day, event, or place (such as a city or district) used for business activities.

2. The part of an object (chiefly a tool or weapon) that is physically used for its operation, rather than some other part such as the part by which it is held.

   • staring down the business end of a [calibre of pistol here]
   • The business end of a hammer is known as the head.

3. The part of an object (chiefly a tool or weapon) that is physically used for its operation, rather than some other part such as the part by which it is held.

   • staring down the business end of a [calibre of pistol here]
   • The business end of a hammer is known as the head.

4. The part of an activity, period of time, etc., which is most important and produces the significant result.