English / phrasal verb
Trade in
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To surrender an old or defective item as partial payment when purchasing a new one
In context
01
Instead of waiting weeks for spare parts, I chose to trade in the faulty smartphone for an updated model.
02
The dealership allows customers to trade in recalled vehicles under very favorable conditions.
Synonyms
exchange,swap,part-exchange
Antonyms
retain,keep,purchase outright
Collocations
trade in a vehicle,trade in an old device,trade in for an upgrade