Pronunciation: /treɪd/
noun a trade surplus
A1 I like to trade stickers with my friends.
A2 She works in the stock market and trades stocks for a living.
B1 International trade agreements can have a big impact on the economy.
B2 The trade of illegal goods is a major concern for law enforcement.
C1 He has a successful career in the trade industry, specializing in imports and exports.
C2 The art dealer made a lucrative trade by selling a rare painting to a collector.
verb to exchange one thing for another
A1 I trade my toys with my friends.
A2 She trades stocks on the stock market.
B1 The company trades goods with other countries.
B2 He traded his old car for a new one.
C1 The negotiators are trying to trade concessions in the trade agreement.
C2 The business mogul has traded billions of dollars in assets over the years.
formal The two countries have agreed to increase trade relations.
informal I heard that the trade between those two companies is booming.
slang Let's trade some goods and make some cash.
figurative She knew she had to trade her comfort for success in her career.
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