Meaning & Definition of Trade in English

1. 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"

2. The skilled practice of a practical occupation

• "He learned his trade as an apprentice"

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

• "Even before noon there was a considerable patronage"

4. A particular instance of buying or selling

• "It was a package deal"

• "I had no further trade with him"

• "He's a master of the business deal"

5. People who perform a particular kind of skilled work

• "He represented the craft of brewers"

• "As they say in the trade"

6. Steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator

• "They rode the trade winds going west"

7. An equal exchange

• "We had no money so we had to live by barter"

1. Engage in the trade of

• "He is merchandising telephone sets"

2. Turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase

• "Trade in an old car for a new one"

3. Be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions

• "The stock traded around $20 a share"

4. Exchange or give (something) in exchange for

5. Do business

• Offer for sale as for one's livelihood

• "She deals in gold"

• "The brothers sell shoes"