trade

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

2.people who perform a particular kind of skilled work;

he represented the craft of brewers

3.an equal exchange;

we had no money so we had to live by barter

4.the skilled practice of a practical occupation;

he learned his trade as an apprentice

5.a particular instance of buying or selling;

it was a package deal

6.the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers;

even before noon there was a considerable patronage

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

they rode the trade winds going west

8.relating to or used in or intended for trade or commerce;

a trade fair

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