Transact
/trænˈzækt/noun
To conduct or carry out a business deal or transaction.
Did you know?The root of 'transact' comes from the idea of carrying across, suggesting a deeper connection between the physical and metaphysical realms of exchange.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
transigere
“to drive through, to accomplish, to carry out a business deal.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
transactio
“a carrying through; a completion of a business agreement.”
Old French
Old French
transacter
“to carry out an agreement; to deal with.”
14th Century
Middle English
transacten
“to do or perform; to conduct business.”
Modern English
English
transact
“to carry out a business deal or negotiation.”
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