transact

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

VERB

do business, carry out

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplish buy clinch close conclude conduct discharge do effectuate enact execute finish handle jell manage move negotiate operate perform prosecute sell settle

WEAK

TCB button down button up carry on pull off run with the ball see to sew up take care of work out a deal wrap up

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon begin commence disregard fail halt introduce keep leave mismanage miss neglect not finish prevent remain start stay stop unsettle

WEAK

deny refuse

Example Sentences

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While a parent must open the account and can view their teen’s investments, balances and account activity, they cannot transact or withdraw from it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“Our path to profitability is clear: transact with more sellers, strengthen our unit economics through better pricing and resale speed, and drive operational efficiency by being ruthless on expenses,” Nejatian said.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

“These are people who are in the United States legally and need active Social Security numbers in order to work and transact personal business,” Richtman says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

Other Koreans depended on him to find good deals and transact them.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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