Meaning of trade in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.

• A particular instance of buying or selling.

  Example: 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.

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

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

  Example: It is not a retail showroom. It is only for the trade.

• The skilled practice of a practical occupation.

  Example: He learned his trade as an apprentice.

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

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

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

  Example: Even before noon there was considerable trade.

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

  Example: They rode the trades going west.

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

  Example: Rumors about layoffs are all over the trades.

• A brief sexual encounter.

  Example: 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.

  Example: This company trades (in) precious metal.

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

  Example: Apple is trading at $200.

• To give (something) in exchange for.

  Example: 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).