trade

Dictionary definition · trade

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"
the skilled practice of a practical occupation"he learned his trade as an apprentice"
the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers"even before noon there was a considerable patronage"
a particular instance of buying or selling"it was a package deal"
people who perform a particular kind of skilled work"he represented the craft of brewers"
steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator"they rode the trade winds going west"
an equal exchange"we had no money so we had to live by barter"

engage in the trade of"he is merchandising telephone sets"
turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase"trade in an old car for a new one"
be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions"The stock traded around $20 a share"
exchange or give (something) in exchange for
do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood"She deals in gold"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).