consumer behaviour UK
UK: /kənˈsjuːmə bɪˈheɪvjə/
See also: consumer behavior (US)
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Definition of consumer behaviour - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
marketingTECH.UKactions and choices of buyers when getting and using goods or servicesTECH.UK
  • The company studied consumer behaviour before launching the new product.
2.
psychologyTECH.UKarea of study that examines how buyers act in marketsTECH.UK
  • She is writing her thesis on consumer behaviour in online shops.
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Expressions with consumer

consumer marketn.
group of people who buy goods or services for personal everyday use
The company targets the youth consumer market with stylish but affordable phones.
consumer advertisingn.
promotion aimed at people who buy goods or services for personal use
The company increased its consumer advertising to boost sales of the new cereal.
consumer informationn.
details given to buyers about goods or services to support choices
Clear consumer information on the label helped her compare different energy drinks.
consumer resistancen.
opposition by consumers to buying products or services
Consumer resistance grew as prices increased without improvements in product quality..
consumer-orientedadj.
focused on meeting the needs of buyers
The company has a consumer-oriented approach to product design.
end consumern.
person who ultimately uses a product or service
The end consumer drives market demand with their preferences.

Expressions with behaviour

change in behaviourn.
alteration in conduct or actions
Stress can cause a significant change in behaviour.
one's best behaviourn.
conduct that is very polite and proper
She was on her best behaviour at the interview.
unreasonable behaviourn.
actions that are not fair or sensible
His unreasonable behaviour caused a lot of problems at work.
abusive behaviourn.
pattern of harmful actions that insult, hurt or control another person
The manager's abusive behaviour led several employees to file formal complaints.
threatening behaviourn.
actions that make others feel scared of possible harm or violence
The teacher reported the student's threatening behaviour to the school principal.
on one's best behaviouradv.
acting very politely and well-mannered
During the interview, she was on her best behaviour.
behaviour problemsn.
repeated actions that cause trouble for others at home school or work
The teacher met with the parents to discuss his behaviour problems.
herd behaviourn.
collective movement of animals in a group
Herd behaviour in wildebeests helps them avoid predators.
acquired behaviourn.
behavior learned through experience or observation
The bird's song is an acquired behaviour, not an instinct.
behaviour therapyn.
psychological treatment changing behavior through learning techniques
Behaviour therapy helped him overcome his fear of heights.

Terms related to consumer behaviour

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Examples of consumer behaviour in a sentence

  • The recession caused a noticeable shift in consumer behaviour across all sectors.
  • The course introduces basic theories of consumer behaviour and decision‑making.
  • Marketers analyze consumer behaviour to predict responses to new products.

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  1. French:comportement du consommateur, ...
  2. German:Konsumentenverhalten, ...
  3. Italian:comportamento del consumatore, comportamento di consumo, ...
  4. Spanish:comportamiento del consumidor, ...
  5. Portuguese:comportamento do consumidor, ...
  6. Chinese:消费者行为, 消费心理, ...
  7. Japanese:消費者行動, 消費行動, ...
  8. Arabic:سُلُوك ٱلْمُسْتَهْلِك, سُلُوكُ المُسْتَهْلِك, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְנַהֲגוּת צְרָכָּנִים, הִתְנַהֲגוּת צַרְכָנִית, ...
  10. Russian:поведение потребителей, ...
  11. Ukrainian:споживча поведінка, ...
  12. Hindi:उपभोक्ता व्यवहार, खरीदार व्यवहार, ...
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