Meaning of 'trade'

noun

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

Example: "I learned my trade through an apprenticeship."

Synonyms: craft

noun

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

Example: "Venice was an important center of trade with the East"

noun

the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers

Synonyms: patronage

noun

an equal exchange

Synonyms: barter swap swop

noun

a particular instance of buying or selling

Synonyms: business deal deal

noun

people who perform a particular kind of skilled work

Synonyms: craft

noun

steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator

Example: "they rode the trade winds going west"

verb

do business

Synonyms: sell deal

verb

exchange or give (something) in exchange for

Synonyms: switch

verb

turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase

Example: "trade in an old car for a new one"

Synonyms: trade in

verb

engage in the trade of

Synonyms: merchandise

verb

be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions

Example: "The stock traded around $20 a share"