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overtrade
[ oh-ver-treyd ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈtreɪd /
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verb (used without object), o·ver·trad·ed, o·ver·trad·ing.
to trade in excess of one's capital or the requirements of the market.
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Words nearby overtrade
overtly, overtone, overtop, overtopping, overtourism, overtrade, overtrick, overtrump, overture, overturn, over-under
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How to use overtrade in a sentence
Is prompt and decisive with his customers, and does not overtrade his capital.
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British Dictionary definitions for overtrade
overtrade
/ (ˌəʊvəˈtreɪd) /
verb
(intr) (of an enterprise) to trade in excess of capacity or working capital
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