transact

American  

[tran-sakt, -zakt] / trænˈsækt, -ˈzækt /

verb (used with object)

1. to carry on or conduct (business, negotiations, activities, etc.) to a conclusion or settlement.

   Synonyms:

   negotiate, manage, settle, conclude, enact

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verb (used without object)

1. to carry on or conduct business, negotiations, etc..

   He was ordered to transact only with the highest authorities.

transact British  

/ trænˈzækt /

verb

1. to do, conduct, or negotiate (business, a deal, etc)

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Related Words

See perform.

Other Word Forms

• pretransact verb (used with object)
• transactor noun
• untransacted adjective

Etymology

Origin of transact

First recorded in 1575–85; from Latin trānsāctus (past participle of trānsigere “to carry out, accomplish”), equivalent to trāns- “across, beyond, through” + ag(ere) “to drive, lead” + -tus past participle suffix; trans-

Example Sentences

A Binance spokesman said the exchange “categorically did not directly transact with any sanctioned entities.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Such a designation threatens Anthropic’s ability to transact with companies doing business with the U.S. government.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He did not transact any business for Epstein after we fired him as a client in 2013.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The spokeswoman said the investigation didn’t establish that any Binance user transacted directly with a sanctioned entity, instead transmitting funds over several steps.

From The Wall Street Journal

That could jeopardize a trading relationship worth some $300 billion a year, just slightly less than Japan transacts with the U.S.

From Barron's