The mayoral candidate ran the kind of campaign that trades on most people's fear of crime.
George traded upon his family's powerful connections.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
trade in something — trade in (something) to return something as part of a payment for something similar. I traded in my wonderful little sports car for a much more practical van. The store wouldn t give me a refund on the camera, but they offered to let me trade it… … New idioms dictionary
trade on something — ˈtrade on sth derived (disapproving) to use sth to your own advantage, especially in an unfair way Syn: ↑exploit • They trade on people s insecurity to sell them insurance. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
trade at something — ˈtrade at sth derived (US) to buy goods or shop at a particular store Main entry: ↑tradederived … Useful english dictionary
do a roaring trade (in something) — phrase to sell large quantities of something in a short period of time We did a roaring trade in ice creams last week. Thesaurus: to sell somethingsynonym Main entry: roaring * * * do a ˈroaring trade (in sth … Useful english dictionary
trade in — (something) to return something as part of a payment for something similar. I traded in my wonderful little sports car for a much more practical van. The store wouldn t give me a refund on the camera, but they offered to let me trade it in. Usage … New idioms dictionary
trade on — (something) to use something for your own advantage. The mayoral candidate ran the kind of campaign that trades on most people s fear of crime. George traded upon his family s powerful connections … New idioms dictionary
Trade — A verbal (or electronic) transaction involving one party buying a security from another party. Once a trade is consummated, it is considered done or final. Settlement occurs 1 5 business days later. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * ▪ I … Financial and business terms
trade — An oral (or electronic) transaction involving one party buying a security from another party. Once a trade is consummated, it is considered done or final. settlement occurs 1 5 business days later. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary A trade is a deal … Financial and business terms
trade — trade1 [ treıd ] noun *** 1. ) uncount the activities of buying and selling goods or services: The two leaders signed agreements on trade and cultural links. trade in: Global trade in manufactured goods has increased dramatically. trade with:… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
trade in — verb turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase (Freq. 1) trade in an old car for a new one • Syn: ↑trade • Derivationally related forms: ↑trade in, ↑trade (for: ↑trade) … Useful english dictionary
