businesslike

He might therefore follow the inclinations of certain of his key economic advisers like transition leader Lutnick, who favor a more pragmatic, businesslike relationship with China.

Drugs moved with businesslike efficiency — with sparse competition or government interference — so the cartel had little need for violence.

Now he was being trotted off somewhere in a very businesslike way, and there was no question about the nature of the business.

The operation they describe was efficient and businesslike.

Thomas grieves but must interact with the businesslike functionaries of death.