► cease trading/production/operations etc (=stop operating a business)
The company ceased production at their Norwich plant last year. ► a trading centre· The town was a trading centre for the Romans.
► trading partner
Nigeria is our principal trading partner in Africa. ► trading/operating profit (=profit relating to a company’s normal activities)· Both turnover and operating profits were lower.
► trades under ... name
The firm now trades under the name Lanski and Weber. ► cease trading (=stop being a business because you are bankrupt)