1. A branch of economic or commercial enterprise that achieves its goals, generates profit, and maintains competitive advantage in the market
The tech industry has been a successful industry for the last two decades.
A indústria de tecnologia tem sido uma indústria bem-sucedida nas últimas duas décadas.
2. Any sector of production or trade that performs above average and meets or exceeds expectations
The pharmaceutical industry is a successful industry in developed nations.
A indústria farmacêutica é uma indústria bem-sucedida nas nações desenvolvidas.