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Definition of transact

transact

/trænˈzækt/
trans · act
Adverb:transactionally
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Adjective:transactional
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Past Simple:transacted
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Past Participle:transacted
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Present Participle:transacting
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transact Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To conduct, carry out, or settle business, trade, or financial dealings.

Example

"The firm was authorized to transact business across several international markets."

2

To engage in commercial dealings or complete a financial exchange with another party.

Example

"Consumers increasingly prefer to transact online rather than visiting a physical bank branch."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin transactus, the past participle of transigere ('to drive through, carry out, or settle'), formed from trans- ('through') and agere ('to drive, do, or perform').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Transact. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/transact
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