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trade

/tɹeɪd/
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noun

  • Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.
  • A particular instance of buying or selling.

    "I did no trades with them once the rumors started."

  • An instance of bartering items in exchange for one another.
  • Those who perform a particular kind of skilled work.

    "The skilled trades were the first to organize modern labor unions."

  • Those engaged in an industry or group of related industries.

    "It is not a retail showroom. It is only for the trade."

  • The skilled practice of a practical occupation.

    "He learned his trade as an apprentice."

  • An occupation in the secondary sector, as opposed to an agricultural, professional or military one.

    "After failing his entrance exams, he decided to go into a trade."

  • The business given to a commercial establishment by its customers.

    "Even before noon there was considerable trade."

  • (chiefly in the plural) Steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator.

    "They rode the trades going west."

  • (only as plural) A publication intended for participants in an industry or related group of industries.

    "Rumors about layoffs are all over the trades."

  • A brief sexual encounter.

    "Josh picked up some trade last night."

  • Instruments of any occupation.
  • Refuse or rubbish from a mine.
  • A track or trail; a way; a path; passage.
  • Course; custom; practice; occupation.

verb

  • To engage in trade.

    "This company trades (in) precious metal."

  • To be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions.

    "Apple is trading at $200."

  • To give (something) in exchange for.

    "Will you trade your precious watch for my earring?"

  • To give someone a plant and receive a different one in return.
  • To do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood.
  • To have dealings; to be concerned or associated (with).

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