brokerage
gb/bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ/ us/bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ/
C1
English
közvetítő cég, brókercég, közvetítés, közvetítői tevékenység, közvetítői díj, brókerdíj
NOUN
C1
BUSINESS
1
brókercég
B2
Usage pattern:
a [adjective] brokerage; [someone] works for/at a brokerage
She opened an account with a brokerage that offers low trading fees.
Számlát nyitott egy alacsony kereskedési díjakat kínáló brókercégnél.
The small brokerage specializes in commercial real estate.
A kis közvetítő cég kereskedelmi ingatlanokra szakosodott.
Several brokerages now let customers buy fractional shares through an app.
Learner examples
My uncle works at a brokerage.
A nagybátyám egy brókercégnél dolgozik.
This brokerage helps people invest.
Ez a brókercég segít az embereknek befektetni.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse a brokerage with an individual broker; a broker is a person or firm, while a brokerage is usually the firm or business.
Meaning
broker company
Collocations
large brokerage
|online brokerage
|discount brokerage
|full-service brokerage
|real estate brokerage
|insurance brokerage
|brokerage firm
|brokerage house
|local brokerage
|independent brokerage
Synonyms
brokerage firm (More explicit term for the company.)
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brokerage house (Often used for a financial brokerage; slightly more traditional.)
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broker-dealer (A regulated securities firm; narrower and more technical.)
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agency (Broader term for a business that represents clients.)
Themes
business
|finance
|real_estate
|insurance
Definition
A brokerage is a company that helps clients buy or sell things such as shares, insurance, or property.
A company that acts as a broker, especially by arranging investment, insurance, or real estate transactions for clients.
NOUN
C1
BUSINESS
2
Usage pattern:
[type] brokerage; brokerage services; the brokerage of [a deal/agreement]
The bank expanded its brokerage services for wealthy clients.
A bank kibővítette a vagyonos ügyfeleknek nyújtott brókerszolgáltatásait.
She built a career in freight brokerage before starting her own logistics company.
Mielőtt saját logisztikai céget alapított, szállítmányközvetítésben épített karriert.
The nonprofit helped with the brokerage of an agreement between the two sides.
Learner examples
Brokerage connects buyers and sellers.
A közvetítés összekapcsolja a vevőket és az eladókat.
He works in insurance brokerage.
Biztosításközvetítésben dolgozik.
Common mistake:
Use brokerage as a noun; the verb is broker, as in broker a deal.
Meaning
broker services
Collocations
brokerage services
|stock brokerage
|insurance brokerage
|customs brokerage
|real estate brokerage
|freight brokerage
|brokerage business
|brokerage industry
|brokerage operations
|brokerage of deals
Synonyms
brokering (Emphasizes the action of arranging a deal.)
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intermediation (More formal term for acting between parties.)
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mediation (Used more for agreements, disputes, or negotiations than for sales.)
Antonyms
direct dealing (Doing business without a broker or other intermediary.)
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disintermediation (Technical term for removing intermediaries from a transaction.)
Themes
business
|finance
|trade
|services
Definition
Brokerage is the work of connecting buyers and sellers or arranging deals for clients.
The business, work, or service of acting as a broker by arranging transactions, services, or agreements for other people or organizations.
NOUN
C1
BUSINESS
3
brókerdíj
B2
Usage pattern:
[pay/charge] brokerage; brokerage fee/commission; brokerage on [a transaction]
The brokerage was calculated at 1 percent of the sale price.
A közvetítői díjat az eladási ár 1 százalékában számolták ki.
Their app reduced brokerage to a few dollars per trade.
Az alkalmazásuk tranzakciónként néhány dollárra csökkentette a brókerdíjat.
Ask whether the quoted price includes brokerage and other charges.
Learner examples
The brokerage was $20.
A közvetítői díj 20 dollár volt.
We paid brokerage when we signed the lease.
Kifizettük a közvetítői díjat, amikor aláírtuk a bérleti szerződést.
Common mistake:
In many contexts, brokerage fee or commission is clearer than brokerage alone.
Meaning
broker's fee
Collocations
brokerage fee
|brokerage fees
|brokerage commission
|brokerage charges
|pay brokerage
|charge brokerage
|brokerage costs
|brokerage rate
|brokerage on a trade
|flat brokerage
Synonyms
commission (Common general term for payment based on a transaction.)
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broker's fee (Clearer and more explicit.)
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service charge (Broader term; not necessarily paid to a broker.)
Antonyms
rebate (Money returned rather than charged.)
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fee waiver (Cancellation of a fee rather than the fee itself.)
Themes
business
|finance
|money
|real_estate
Definition
Brokerage can mean the money you pay a broker for their service.
A fee or commission paid to a broker for arranging a transaction.
Grammar
Dictionary form
brokerage
IPA
GB/bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ/
US/bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
broker - age (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (broker)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: brokerage
- Plural: brokerages
Expressions
brokerage account
1/bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ əkˈaʊnt/
fixed phrase
business
investment trading account
A brokerage account is an account you use to buy and hold investments.
Examples
- You can transfer money from your bank to your brokerage account.
- She opened a brokerage account to buy index funds.
- The tax form listed dividends from his brokerage account.
Learner examples
- I have a brokerage account for stocks.
- He put money into his brokerage account.
customs brokerage
1/kˈʌstəmz bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
business
import clearance service
Customs brokerage helps goods pass legally through customs when they cross borders.
Examples
- The importer outsourced customs brokerage to avoid delays at the port.
- Customs brokerage involves classifying goods and submitting documents to government authorities.
- A mistake in customs brokerage can lead to extra duties or shipment delays.
Learner examples
- Customs brokerage helps goods cross borders.
discount brokerage
1/dˈɪskaʊnt bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
business
low-cost brokerage
A discount brokerage is a lower-cost brokerage, often for people who make their own investment decisions.
Examples
- She chose a discount brokerage because she makes her own investment decisions.
- The rise of discount brokerages pushed trading commissions down.
- A discount brokerage may offer limited personal advice.
Learner examples
- A discount brokerage usually costs less.
full-service brokerage
1/fˈʊl sˈɚvɪs bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
business
advice-focused brokerage
A full-service brokerage gives more help and advice, but it often costs more.
Examples
- High-net-worth clients often use full-service brokerages for advice and research.
- The full-service brokerage charged more but assigned her a personal advisor.
- Some investors prefer a full-service brokerage when planning for retirement.
Learner examples
- A full-service brokerage can give investment advice.
insurance brokerage
1/ɪnʃˈʊɹəns bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
business
insurance-buying intermediary
An insurance brokerage helps people or companies find insurance.
Examples
- The company hired an insurance brokerage to compare health plans.
- An independent insurance brokerage can place policies with several insurers.
- The insurance brokerage specializes in coverage for small businesses.
Learner examples
- We used an insurance brokerage for our car insurance.
mortgage brokerage
1/mˈɔɹɡɪd͡ʒ bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
business
mortgage loan intermediary
A mortgage brokerage helps people find home loans.
Examples
- The mortgage brokerage helped them find a loan with a lower rate.
- Some mortgage brokerages are paid by lenders, borrowers, or both.
- She joined a mortgage brokerage after working at a bank.
Learner examples
- They used a mortgage brokerage to buy a house.
online brokerage
1/ˈɔnlˌaɪn bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
business
internet-based brokerage
An online brokerage lets customers invest through the internet or an app.
Examples
- Many online brokerages let customers trade from a phone app.
- Before choosing an online brokerage, compare its fees and research tools.
- The online brokerage added retirement accounts last year.
Learner examples
- She uses an online brokerage to buy shares.
real estate brokerage
1/ɹˈil ɪstˈeɪt bɹˈoʊkɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
business
property brokerage business
A real estate brokerage helps people buy, sell, or rent property.
Examples
- The real estate brokerage opened three new offices in the city.
- Under state law, each agent must work under a licensed real estate brokerage.
- She left a national real estate brokerage to start her own firm.
Learner examples
- My sister works for a real estate brokerage.