Entrepreneurial Terms

noun a person who operates on a large scale or in a significant way

• The company is run by a big time operator with years of experience in the industry.
• That guy thinks he's a big time operator just because he drives a fancy car.
• Don't trust that big time operator, he's always looking out for himself.
• She may seem like a small town girl, but deep down she's a big time operator.

verb to begin or start something, especially a journey or project

• The explorers decided to embark upon their journey to the unknown territories.
• Let's embark upon this adventure and see where it takes us!
• We're gonna embark upon this road trip and have a blast!
• She was hesitant to embark upon a new relationship after her heartbreak.

noun an economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free of state control.

adjective not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.

• Free enterprise allows individuals to freely engage in economic activities without government interference.
• In a free enterprise system, people can start their own businesses and compete in the market.
• You gotta love the opportunities that come with free enterprise, man.
• The artist's creativity flourished in the free enterprise of his own mind.

verb to make progress or succeed in a particular activity or area

adverb in a forward direction or position

• In order to get ahead in your career, it's important to continuously learn and develop new skills.
• If you want to get ahead at work, make sure to show initiative and take on new challenges.
• If you really want to get ahead in life, you gotta hustle and grind every day.
• Sometimes, taking a step back can actually help you get ahead in the long run.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'minded' describes someone's state of mind or attitude

• She is a detail-minded individual who always pays attention to the specifics.
• He's pretty open-minded when it comes to trying new things.
• I can't believe how close-minded some people can be about different cultures.
• Being open-minded is like opening a window to new opportunities.

noun a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area

verb to develop or be the first to use or apply a new method, area of knowledge, or activity

• The pioneer of modern medicine made groundbreaking discoveries in the field.
• She's a real pioneer in the tech industry, always coming up with new ideas.
• That guy is a pioneer when it comes to skateboarding tricks.
• As a pioneer of change, she challenged societal norms and paved the way for future generations.

noun the achievement of an aim or goal

verb to achieve a desired aim or result; to accomplish something

• In order to succeed in business, one must have a clear strategy and strong work ethic.
• If you want to succeed in school, make sure to study hard and ask for help when needed.
• Dude, if you want to succeed in life, you gotta hustle and grind every day.
• To succeed in love, you must be willing to open your heart and take risks.