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transact
[ tran-sakt, -zakt ]
/ trĂŠnËsĂŠkt, -ËzĂŠkt /
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verb (used with object)
to carry on or conduct (business, negotiations, activities, etc.) to a conclusion or settlement.
verb (used without object)
to carry on or conduct business, negotiations, etc.: He was ordered to transact only with the highest authorities.
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Origin of transact
First recorded in 1575â85; from Latin trÄnsÄctus (past participle of trÄnsigere âto carry out, accomplishâ), equivalent to trÄns- âacross, beyond, throughâ + ag(ere) âto drive, leadâ + -tus past participle suffix; see trans-
synonym study for transact
1. See perform.
OTHER WORDS FROM transact
trans·ac·tor, nounpre·trans·act, verb (used with object)un·trans·act·ed, adjectiveWords nearby transact
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British Dictionary definitions for transact
transact
/ (trĂŠnËzĂŠkt) /
verb
to do, conduct, or negotiate (business, a deal, etc)
Derived forms of transact
transactor, nounWord Origin for transact
C16: from Latin trÄnsactus, from trÄnsigere, literally: to drive through, from trans- + agere to drive
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