trade

(noun) the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services. Examples: "Venice was an important center of trade with the east." "They are accused of conspiring to constrain trade."

(noun) the skilled practice of a practical occupation. Synonyms: craft. Example: "He learned his trade as an apprentice."

(noun) the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers. Synonyms: patronage. Example: "Even before noon there was a considerable patronage."

(noun) a particular instance of buying or selling. Synonyms: deal, business deal. Examples: "It was a package deal." "I had no further trade with him." "He's a master of the business deal."

(noun) people who perform a particular kind of skilled work. Synonyms: craft. Examples: "He represented the craft of brewers." "As they say in the trade."

(noun) steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator. Synonyms: trade wind. Example: "They rode the trade winds going west."

(noun) an equal exchange. Synonyms: barter, swap, swop. Example: "We had no money so we had to live by barter."

(verb) engage in the trade of. Synonyms: merchandise. Example: "He is merchandising telephone sets."

(verb) turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase. Synonyms: trade in. Example: "Trade in an old car for a new one."

(verb) be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions. Example: "The stock traded around $20 a share."

(verb) exchange or give (something) in exchange for. Synonyms: swap, swop, switch.

(verb) do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood. Synonyms: deal, sell. Examples: "She deals in gold." "The brothers sell shoes."