26984 words

brokers

8 definitions • 10 examples
1
a person who buys and sells foreign money, shares in companies, etc., for other people:

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2
a person who talks to opposing sides, especially governments, making arrangements for them or bringing disagreements to an end:

Examples:

During the war Wallas became a power broker in governmental circles.
3
to arrange something such as a deal, agreement, etc. between two or more groups or countries:

Examples:

The diplomats have failed in their attempts to broker a ceasefire.
4
a person who acts for or represents another in the buying and selling of shares in companies or protection against risk, or who arranges for the lending of money:

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I told my broker to sell the stock.
5
to arrange something such as a deal or agreement between two or more groups:

Examples:

He brokered a deal to buy the company.
6
a person or a company that buys and sells shares, bonds, currencies, insurance, etc. for other people or organizations:

Examples:

In all these matters, your broker will be able to advise you.
firm of insurance brokers
7
a person who talks to opposing sides, especially governments, making arrangements for them or bringing disagreements to an end:

Examples:

He acted as a broker in the peace negotiations.
8
to arrange something such as a deal, agreement, etc. between two or more groups or countries:

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