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trade up
verbMedium
/treɪd ʌp/To exchange something for a more valuable or desirable item, especially in a commercial context.
trade wind
nounC1
/ˈtreɪd wɪnd/A consistent, predictable wind that blows from the northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and the southeast in the Southern Hemisphere towards the equator, historically used by sailing ships.
trade-in
adjectivenounverbB2
/ˈtreɪd ɪn/A transaction where an old item is given as partial payment for a new, similar item.
trade-last
nounLow
/treɪd lɑːst/A compliment or piece of gossip offered to someone in exchange for receiving one in return.
trade-off
nounCommon
/ˈtreɪd ɒf/A situation where achieving one desirable outcome requires sacrificing another.
tradecraft
nounLow
/ˈtreɪd.krɑːft/The techniques, methods, and procedures used in a profession, especially in espionage or intelligence work.
traded option
nounC1
/ˌtreɪ.dɪd ˈɒp.ʃən/A standardized financial contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price on or before a specific date, which is traded on an organized exchange.
trademark
nounverbverb-transitiveModerate to High
/ˈtreɪd.mɑːk/A legally registered symbol, word, or phrase used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of a particular company.
trader
nounB2
/ˈtreɪdə/A person who buys and sells goods, services, or financial instruments.
trades council
nounlow
/treɪdz ˈkaʊnsəl/A local organization comprising representatives from various trade unions in a specific geographical area, focused on coordinating activities and advocating for workers' rights.
trades union congress
nounC1
/ˌtreɪdz ˈjuːnɪən ˈkɒŋɡres/The national federation of trade unions in the United Kingdom.
tradescant
nounLow
/trəˈdɛskənt/A flowering plant of the genus Tradescantia (especially Tradescantia fluminensis), commonly known as spiderwort or wandering Jew.
tradescantia
nounLow
/ˌtrædɪˈskæntɪə/A genus of perennial flowering plants in the spiderwort family, known for their trailing habit and often striped or coloured foliage.
tradesman
nounB2
/ˈtreɪdzmən/A skilled worker in a specific craft or trade, typically one who is self-employed or runs a small business.
tradespeople
plural-nounC1
/ˈtreɪdzˌpiːp(ə)l/People who work in skilled, practical jobs that require specific training, especially in construction and repair (e.g., plumbers, electricians, carpenters).
tradeswoman
nounLow
/ˈtreɪdzˌwʊmən/A woman who is skilled in and practices a trade, typically involving manual or practical work.
trading card
nouncommon
/ˈtreɪdɪŋ kɑːd/A small collectible card featuring an image and information, typically about sports, entertainment, or other topics, designed for trading among enthusiasts.
trading estate
nounC1
/ˈtreɪdɪŋ ɪˌsteɪt/A planned area of land, typically on the outskirts of a town, containing a group of factories, warehouses, and light industrial units.
trading floor
nounC1
/ˈtreɪdɪŋ flɔː/A large open area in a financial institution where securities are bought and sold.
trading post
nounC1
/ˈtreɪdɪŋ pəʊst/A store or settlement in a remote or frontier area where goods are exchanged, historically for barter.

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