English Explanatory Dictionary

broker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. comparative form of broke: more broke
noun
  1. A mediator between a buyer and seller.
  2. A stockbroker.
  3. A mediator in general, one who liaises between two or more parties to attempt to achieve an outcome of some kind.
  4. An agent involved in the exchange of messages or transactions.
verb
  1. To act as a broker; to mediate in a sale or transaction.
  2. To act as a broker in; to bring about through brokering or negotiation; to arrange or negotiate.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹəʊkə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-broker.wav /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/

Word forms

broker brokers brokering brokered

Etymology

From broke + -er.

Synonyms

broke

Derived words

body broker brokage brokerage broker-dealer brokeress brokerly brokership data broker identity broker insurance broker marriage broker rehab broker sharebroker shipbroker subbroker suit broker telebroker woolbroker unbrokered
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