trades (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /treɪdz/
Definition
Skilled manual occupations or jobs, especially those that involve building or repairing things.
Examples
He learned his trade as a carpenter.
The company hires people with experience in various trades.
She decided to go into the trades after high school.
How to Use trades
- in the trades (collocation)
- Working in skilled manual occupations. — "Many people find stable careers in the trades."
- learn a trade (collocation)
- To acquire the skills and knowledge for a specific manual occupation. — "He decided to learn a trade instead of going to university."
- skilled trades (collocation)
- Jobs requiring specialized manual skills and training. — "There is high demand for workers in skilled trades."
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