broker
/'broukə/
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Definition
Noun:
- A person or firm that acts as an intermediary, arranging transactions between a buyer and a seller for a commission or fee: A broker facilitates deals, especially in areas like finance, real estate, or insurance, without taking ownership of the goods or assets.
- A dealer in second-hand goods: (Less common) A person who buys and sells used items.
Verb:
- To arrange or negotiate the terms of a deal or contract: To act as an intermediary between parties to facilitate an agreement or transaction.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- I contacted a real estate broker to help me find a new apartment.
- The stockbroker executed the trade on behalf of his client.
- Verb:
- They brokered a peace agreement between the two warring factions.
- She successfully brokered a deal to merge the two companies.
Advanced Usage
- "to broker a deal/agreement/truce": To negotiate and arrange a specific arrangement or settlement.
- The diplomat was sent to broker a ceasefire.
- "power broker": A person who exerts influence by controlling votes or manipulating political situations.
- He is a key power broker in the state's politics.
Variants and Related Words
- Brokerage (n): The business or service of a broker; a firm that acts as a broker.
- She works for a large brokerage downtown.
- Brokered (adj): Arranged or negotiated by a broker.
- It was a brokered convention, requiring multiple rounds of voting.
Synonyms
- Noun: Agent, intermediary, mediator, dealer, middleman, factor.
- Verb: Negotiate, arrange, mediate, facilitate, settle.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions
- "To broker in": (Less common) To deal or trade in a particular commodity.
- The firm brokers in government bonds.
Related Idioms
- "Honest broker": A neutral mediator who is fair and trustworthy in negotiations.
- The United Nations attempted to serve as an honest broker in the conflict.
Noun
- a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
Verb
- act as a broker