Get down to business Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Work Focus Used when action is needed after preparation or delays. We've reviewed the plan, so let's get down to business and start the project. Pro Tip 2/3Transition Cue Signals a shift from casual to serious conversation or activity. Coffee's finished; time to get down to business with our meeting. Pro Tip 3/3Motivation Prompt Encourages others to stop procrastinating and start working. Enough chatting, we need to get down to business and finish this task.