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negotiate
[ni-goh-shee-eyt]
verb (used without object)
to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
verb (used with object)
to arrange for or bring about by discussion and settlement of terms.
to negotiate a loan.
to manage; transact; conduct.
He negotiated an important business deal.
to move through, around, or over in a satisfactory manner.
to negotiate a difficult dance step without tripping: to negotiate sharp curves.
to transfer (a draft, promissory note, etc.) to a new owner by endorsement and delivery or by delivery.
Synonyms: ,
negotiate
/ ɪˈɡəʊʃɪˌɪ /
verb
to work or talk (with others) to achieve (a transaction, an agreement, etc)
(tr) to succeed in passing through, around, or over
to negotiate a mountain pass
(tr) finance
to transfer (a negotiable commercial paper) by endorsement to another in return for value received
to sell (financial assets)
to arrange for (a loan)
Other Word Forms
- negotiator noun
- prenegotiate verb
- unnegotiated adjective
- well-negotiated adjective
- Աˈdzپˌٴǰ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of negotiate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of negotiate1
Example Sentences
Some councils and commercial waste companies have been approaching rubbish handling operators in England to negotiate "bridging contracts".
Ukraine's allies want to put more pressure on President Putin to come to the negotiating table.
Israel’s negotiating position has long been entirely maximalist: Every nuclear complex on Iranian soil must be destroyed, and under no circumstances could Iran be left with even a rudimentary uranium enrichment capability.
"You cannot beat up a guy and then say come and negotiate with me."
"There are now more wars than ever in the world, but more conflicts are on the negotiating table and some are moving forward."
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