transact

[ tran-sakt, -zakt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to carry on or conduct (business, negotiations, activities, etc.) to a conclusion or settlement.

   Synonyms: negotiate, manage, settle, conclude, enact

verb (used without object)

1. to carry on or conduct business, negotiations, etc.:

   He was ordered to transact only with the highest authorities.

transact

/ trænˈzækt /

verb

1. to do, conduct, or negotiate (business, a deal, etc)

Derived Forms

• transˈactor, noun

Other Words From

• trans·actor noun
• pretrans·act verb (used with object)
• untrans·acted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of transact¹

First recorded in 1575–85; from Latin trānsāctus (past participle of trānsigere “to carry out, accomplish”), equivalent to trāns- “across, beyond, through” + ag(ere) “to drive, lead” + -tus past participle suffix; trans-

Word History and Origins

Origin of transact¹

C16: from Latin trānsactus , from trānsigere , literally: to drive through, from trans- + agere to drive

Synonym Study

See perform.

Example Sentences

It said its banking systems were unaffected so customers could continue to "transact securely."

From BBC

Mr Smith said that Horizon began to creep up the priority list when a new online version would freeze in hundreds of sites - which directly affected postmasters' ability to transact - hitting the overall business.

From BBC

As fair giants like Art Basel and Frieze have continued to add events across the globe, they have found art dealers game to take part, eager to transact.

From New York Times

And many owners may wait to transact until values stabilize even more or potentially start rising.

From Seattle Times

Here are some tips on how to transact business as safely as you can, in both the paper and digital realms.

From New York Times