MARKET


Meaning of MARKET in English

■ noun

1》 a regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other commodities.

↘an open space or covered building where vendors convene to sell their goods.

2》 an area or arena in which commercial dealings are conducted: the labour ~.

3》 a demand for a particular commodity or service.

↘[often as modifier ] the free ~; the operation of supply and demand: ~ forces.

4》 a stock ~.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed )

1》 advertise or promote.

2》 offer for sale.

3》 US go shopping for provisions.

Phrases

be in the ~ for wish to buy.

make a ~ Finance take part in active dealing in shares or other assets.

on the ~ available for sale.

Derivatives

~er noun

Origin

ME, via Anglo-Norman Fr. from L. mercatus , from mercari 'buy' (see also merchant ).

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