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
[ Syn: craft ]
the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers; even before noon there was a considerable patronage
[ Syn: patronage ]
a particular instance of buying or selling; it was a package deal; I had no further trade with him; hes a master of the business deal
[ Syn: deal , business deal ]
people who perform a particular kind of skilled work; he represented the craft of brewers; as they say in the trade
[ Syn: craft ]
steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator; they rode the trade winds going west
[ Syn: trade wind ]
an equal exchange; we had no money so we had to live by barter
trade (n.)
engage in the trade of; he is merchandising telephone sets
[ Syn: merchandise ]
turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase; trade in an old car for a new one
[ Syn: trade in ]
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 ones livelihood; She deals in gold; The brothers sell shoes