entry barrier
1entry barrier — UK US noun [C, usually plural] (also barrier to entry) ► something that prevents a company from starting activities in a particular industry: »The internet is a very competitive place to do business, with low entry barriers …
2entry barrier — / entri ˌbæriə/ noun same as barrier to entry …
3barrier to entry — bar‧ri‧er to en‧try [ˌbæriə tʊ ˈentri ǁ riər ] noun barriers to entry PLURALFORM [countable] ECONOMICS COMMERCE something that prevents companies entering an industry, for example the need for a lot of capital or strict government regulations: •… …
4barrier method — noun The method of contraception in which a physical barrier is placed between the sperm and the ovum, such as a condom or diaphragm • • • Main Entry: ↑barrier * * * ˈbarrier method 7 [barrier method] noun a method of avoiding becoming pregnant… …
5Barrier Act — noun An act of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (1697) decreeing that changes in the law of the Church, even when approved by the Assembly, should not become law until approved by a majority of presbyteries • • • Main Entry:… …
6barrier nursing — noun The nursing of patients in isolation from other patients for fear of cross infection • • • Main Entry: ↑barrier …
7barrier cream — noun : any of several cosmetic creams applied to the skin as a protective measure against dermatitis caused by chemical irritants * * * barrier cream noun A dressing for the skin, esp of the hands, used as a protection against dirt, oils and… …
8barrier layer — noun : the surface of contact between a semiconductor (as cuprous oxide) and a metal (as copper) that acts as an alternating current rectifier or photovoltaic cell when included in a circuit * * * barrier layer (electronics) see ↑depletion layer… …
9barrier to exit — ˌbarrier to ˈexit barriers to exit PLURALFORM noun [countable] ECONOMICS COMMERCE something that makes it difficult or expensive for a company to stop being involved in a type of business, or for a customer to end a business arrangement : •… …
10entry — A declaration and request for customs release in respect of imports or goods intended for export. It is usually made on a Single Administrative Document ( SAD). Traders approved to do so can submit entries electronically. HM Customs & Revenue… …