a drop in the activity of a business or the economy.

the undoing of a unit, organization, or a group

two or more people joining together to sell things on one project.

two or more people pooling their money , skills and resources to run a business, sharing profits and losses.

a contest for some prize or honor.

pricing the same goods for less than the competition .

to fall in drops

a break or pause

causing pity or sadness

a promise

a self-starter

goodwill

a stingy person