transact
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /trænˈzækt/
KK: /trænˈzækt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To carry out or conduct business or financial dealings.
Example
The companies will transact online to complete their deal.
Tense Forms
Past: transacted
Past Participle: transacted
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how businesses transact internationally?
Yeah, it's fascinating how trade works across borders.
I wonder what it takes to transact with foreign companies.
It probably involves a lot of regulations and paperwork.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
trade
deal
conduct
Antonyms
halt
cease
discontinue
transitive verb
Definition
To carry out or conduct a business deal or transaction.
Example
They decided to transact the sale of the property online.
Tense Forms
Past: transacted
Past Participle: transacted
Conversation
Have you ever had to transact a lot of business online?
Yeah, I did that for my last project, and it was quite busy.
I find it interesting how we can transact so easily these days.
Root Explanation
Transact → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "agere" (meaning to do or act). The word "transact" means to carry out or conduct a business deal or action across a space or between parties.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'across' ('trans-') — that's why transact means to carry out a business action.
Visually Confused Words
pretransact
untransacted
ransack