broker
gb/bɹˈoʊkɚ/ us/bɹˈoʊkɚ/
B1
English
~ 4900
közvetítő, alkusz, bróker, közvetít, üzenetközvetítő, üzenetbróker
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] works as a broker for [something]
The real estate broker negotiated the sale of the house.
Az ingatlanközvetítő megtárgyalta a ház eladását.
She hired a stock broker to manage her investments.
Megbízott egy tőzsdebrókert a befektetései kezelésével.
The insurance broker found them the best coverage at a lower cost.
Brokers earn a commission on each transaction they arrange.
The broker connected the manufacturer with several potential buyers.
Learner examples
The broker helped me buy a house.
Az ingatlanközvetítő segített házat vennem.
My uncle is a stock broker.
A nagybátyám tőzsdebróker.
We met with the broker to talk about insurance.
The broker found a good buyer for my car.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'broker' with 'banker'; a banker works for a bank, while a broker arranges deals between others.
Meaning
Person arranging business deals
Collocations
real estate broker
|stock broker
|insurance broker
|broker firm
|broker fee
Synonyms
agent (Often used for someone who represents clients, especially in business or entertainment.)
|
intermediary (More general term for someone who acts between two parties.)
Antonyms
principal (The main party in a transaction, not the middle person.)
Themes
business
|finance
|commerce
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person or business that helps two sides make a deal, often for money.
A person or company that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, usually for a commission.
VERB
B2
2
közvetít
B1
Usage pattern:
to broker [a deal/an agreement]
They brokered a deal between the two tech companies.
Megállapodást közvetítettek a két technológiai vállalat között.
The ambassador helped broker peace talks between the nations.
A nagykövet segített tető alá hozni a nemzetek közötti béketárgyalásokat.
He was called in to broker an agreement after months of deadlock.
Nonprofit groups broker partnerships between schools and local businesses.
Learner examples
She helped broker a deal for the new shop.
Segített tető alá hozni egy megállapodást az új bolt ügyében.
The leader brokered peace between the two groups.
A vezető közvetített a két csoport között, és békét teremtett.
They want to broker an agreement soon.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'broker' as a verb with 'break'; 'broker' means to make something happen, not destroy it.
Meaning
Arrange or negotiate an agreement
Collocations
broker a deal
|broker peace talks
|broker an agreement
Synonyms
negotiate (Focuses on the process of discussing terms; may involve direct participation rather than acting as a middle person.)
|
mediate (Often used in conflict resolution, emphasizing helping both sides reach agreement.)
Antonyms
disrupt (To prevent or stop an agreement from being made.)
Themes
business
|negotiation
|politics
|communication
|law
Definition
To help people or groups make an agreement.
To arrange or negotiate a deal, agreement, or settlement between two or more parties.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
üzenetbróker
C1
The system uses a message broker to handle communication between services.
A rendszer üzenetközvetítőt használ a szolgáltatások közötti kommunikáció kezelésére.
An MQTT broker is essential for IoT device messaging.
Az IoT-eszközök üzenetküldéséhez elengedhetetlen egy MQTT-bróker.
The cloud platform includes a built-in service broker.
Learner examples
The app sends data through a message broker.
Az alkalmazás üzenetközvetítőn keresztül küld adatokat.
We need to set up a new MQTT broker.
Be kell állítanunk egy új MQTT-brókert.
A service broker connects different programs.
Meaning
Software managing message exchange
Collocations
message broker
|MQTT broker
|service broker
Synonyms
middleware (General term for software that connects different systems or components.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|communication
Definition
A computer program that sends messages between other programs or systems.
A software component or service that routes and manages communication between different applications, systems, or devices.
Grammar
Dictionary form
broker
IPA
GB/bɹˈoʊkɚ/
US/bɹˈoʊkɚ/
Syllables & stress
broker (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (broker)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: broker
- Plural: brokers
Verb
- Base: broker
- 3rd Person Singular: brokers
- Present Participle: brokering
- Past: brokered
Word family
Forms
brokers
noun
brokering
verb
brokered
verb
Core family
brokerage
noun C1
Related words
stockbroker
noun
Expressions
information broker
1/ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən bɹˈoʊkɚ/
fixed phrase
Person selling collected information
Someone who finds and sells information to other people or companies.
Examples
- Information brokers often compile data from public records and sell it to marketers.
- The rise of the internet has created new opportunities for information brokers.
power broker
1/pˈaʊɚ bɹˈoʊkɚ/
fixed phrase
Influential person without formal role
A person who can influence important decisions without having an official job in the government or company.
Examples
- He became a power broker in local politics through his network of contacts.
- Media owners are often power brokers in shaping public opinion.
honest broker
1/ˈɑnɪst bɹˈoʊkɚ/
fixed phrase
Trusted neutral mediator
A person who helps two sides agree by being fair and trusted.
Examples
- The UN acted as an honest broker in the peace talks.
- We need an honest broker to settle this dispute.
- We need an honest broker to resolve this dispute.