Meaning

• Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.

• A particular instance of buying or selling.

  "I did no trades with them once the rumors started."

• An instance of bartering items in exchange for one another.

• Those who perform a particular kind of skilled work.

  "The skilled trades were the first to organize modern labor unions."

• Those engaged in an industry or group of related industries.

  "It is not a retail showroom. It is only for the trade."

• The skilled practice of a practical occupation.

  "He learned his trade as an apprentice."

• An occupation in the secondary sector, as opposed to an agricultural, professional or military one.

  "After failing his entrance exams, he decided to go into a trade."

• The business given to a commercial establishment by its customers.

  "Even before noon there was considerable trade."

• (chiefly in the plural) Steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator.

  "They rode the trades going west."

• (only as plural) A publication intended for participants in an industry or related group of industries.

  "Rumors about layoffs are all over the trades."

• A brief sexual encounter.

  "Josh picked up some trade last night."

• Instruments of any occupation.

• Refuse or rubbish from a mine.

• A track or trail; a way; a path; passage.

• Course; custom; practice; occupation.

Meaning

• To engage in trade.

  "This company trades (in) precious metal."

• To be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions.

  "Apple is trading at $200."

• To give (something) in exchange for.

  "Will you trade your precious watch for my earring?"

• To give someone a plant and receive a different one in return.

• To do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood.

• To have dealings; to be concerned or associated (with).