broker
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈbrəʊkər/ us COMMERCE, FINANCE, STOCK MARKET
a person or a company that buys and sells shares, bonds, currencies, insurance, etc. for other people or organizations:
In all these matters, your broker will be able to advise you.
firm of insurance brokers
a person who talks to opposing sides, especially governments, making arrangements for them or bringing disagreements to an end:
He acted as a broker in the peace negotiations.
See also
agency broker
air broker
bill broker
bond broker
commercial broker
commission broker
commodity broker
customs broker
deposit broker
discount broker
electronic broker
financial broker
floor broker
foreign exchange broker
government broker
honest broker
insurance broker
issue broker
marine insurance broker
money broker
real estate broker
stockbroker
broker
verb [ T ]
uk/ˈbrəʊkər/ usto arrange something such as a deal, agreement, etc. between two or more groups or countries:
The legislature is attempting to broker a compromise agreement.