WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
trans•act /trænˈsækt, -ˈzækt/USA pronunciation
v. [~ + object]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- to conduct (some business, etc.) to a settlement:to transact a business deal before lunch.
trans•act
(tran sakt′, -zakt′),USA pronunciation v.t.
v.i.
trans•ac ′tor, n.
- to carry on or conduct (business, negotiations, activities, etc.) to a conclusion or settlement.
v.i.
- to carry on or conduct business, negotiations, etc.:He was ordered to transact only with the highest authorities.
- Latin trānsāctus (past participle of trānsigere to carry out, accomplish), equivalent. to trāns- trans- + ag(ere) to drive, lead + -tus past participle suffix
- 1575–85
- 1. enact, conclude, settle, manage, negotiate. See perform.