trade

Meanings

• 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"
• the skilled practice of a practical occupation
  • "he learned his trade as an apprentice"
• the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
• a particular instance of buying or selling
  • "I had no further trade with him"
• people who perform a particular kind of skilled work
  • "as they say in the trade"
• steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator
  • "they rode the trade winds going west"
• an equal exchange
• engage in the trade of
• turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase
  • "trade in an old car for a new one"
• be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions
  • "The stock traded around $20 a share"
• exchange or give (something) in exchange for
• do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood

Synonyms

barter, business deal, craft, deal, merchandise, patronage, sell, swap, switch, swop, trade in, trade wind