barter away

• Phrasal verb, das bedeutet, etwas Wertvolles gegen etwas anderes einzutauschen, oft auf nachteilige oder verschwenderische Weise; etwas Wertvolles für wenig Gegenwert hergeben.

A phrasal verb meaning to exchange something of value for something else, often in a way that is disadvantageous or wasteful.

unzählbar · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Trade or exchangeformal

   To exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money.

   Eintauschen

   • They bartered away their surplus grain for tools.
   • He bartered away his old watch for a new bicycle.
   • The villagers bartered away their handmade crafts for food.

   Synonymeexchangeswaptradetraffictruck

2. Squander or loseinformal

   To give something away in exchange for something of lesser value, often foolishly.

   Verschleudern

   • He bartered away his reputation for a moment of fame.
   • She bartered away her inheritance for a quick profit.
   • They bartered away their freedom for temporary comfort.

   Synonymefritter awaygive awaysquanderthrow away

   Antonymehoardkeeppreserveretain

Grundverbbarter