noun. the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services Venice was an important center of trade with the East|they are accused of conspiring to constrain trade |
noun. the skilled practice of a practical occupation he learned his trade as an apprentice |
noun. the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers even before noon there was a considerable patronage |
noun. a particular instance of buying or selling it was a package deal|I had no further trade with him|he's a master of the business deal |
noun. people who perform a particular kind of skilled work he represented the craft of brewers|as they say in the trade |
noun. steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator they rode the trade winds going west |
noun. an equal exchange we had no money so we had to live by barter |
verb. engage in the trade of he is merchandising telephone sets |
verb. turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase trade in an old car for a new one |
verb. be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions The stock traded around $20 a share |
verb. exchange or give (something) in exchange for |
verb. do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood She deals in gold|The brothers sell shoes |
