noun

deals

Translation

deals, agreements, bargains

They made several business deals last year.

I got a good deal on this new phone.

What's the deal with the new project?

to make/strike a deal ((with sb.)) to reach an agreement. They made a deal with the supplier.

a good/great deal ((on sth.)) a low price for something. I got a good deal on my new phone.

agreement, bargain, transaction, arrangement

From Old English 'dǣl', meaning 'a part, a share'. A business deal involves exchanging 'shares' of value.

Think of dealing cards in a game; each player gets their 'deal' or share. This connects to business 'deals'.