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Trade
01
the activity of exchanging goods or services
Example
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
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
Example
The building trade has grown in the last few years.
The food trade in the city is very competitive.
to trade
01
to buy and sell or exchange items of value
Transitive: to trade sth
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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
Intransitive
Example
The company has ceased trading after 20 years in business.
They traded under the name ‘ Greenwood Enterprises ’.
