trade
trade
treɪd
treid
British pronunciation
/treɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "trade"in English

Trade
01

the activity of exchanging goods or services

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trade definition and meaning
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The trade between the two countries has increased significantly over the past decade.
He works in international trade, focusing on import and export regulations.
02

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

trade definition and meaning
03

the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers

04

a particular instance of buying or selling

05

people who perform a particular kind of skilled work

06

an equal exchange

07

a particular type of business or industry that deals with buying and selling goods or services

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The building trade has grown in the last few years.
The food trade in the city is very competitive.
08

a straight-passing male partner, often used by gay men or trans women

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What is the origin and meaning of the word "trade"?

In LGBTQ slang, trade refers to a man who appears heterosexual or masculine but engages in sexual activity with other men. Historically, the term was associated with casual or discreet encounters, sometimes involving men who did not identify as gay. In modern usage, it can also simply refer to an attractive, masculine-presenting man.

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That guy is her trade and always looks effortlessly handsome.
Everyone joked he has a hot trade for the weekend.
to trade
01

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

Transitive: to trade sth
to trade definition and meaning
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Merchants trade goods and services in the local market.
Investors often trade stocks and bonds on financial markets.
02

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

Ditransitive: to trade sth for sth
to trade definition and meaning
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He traded his baseball cards for his friend's comic books.
The farmers traded their surplus vegetables for fresh eggs from the neighboring farm.
03

(of assets, commodities, or securities) to be bought and sold in accordance with specific terms and conditions

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The company 's stocks are currently trading at $ 50 per share on the stock market.
The currency pair is trading at 1.20 against the US dollar in the forex market.
04

to engage in commercial transactions

Intransitive: to trade in specific merchandise
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The company trades in electronic devices, importing smartphones from Asia and selling them in local markets.
The online retailer trades in fashion apparel, sourcing trendy clothing from international designers.
05

to operate as a business or company, especially in buying and selling goods or services

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Intransitive
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The company has ceased trading after 20 years in business.
They traded under the name ‘ Greenwood Enterprises ’.
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