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   negotiate

   /nɪˈɡəʊʃɪeɪt/

   verb

   • 1. obtain or bring about by discussion: "he negotiated a new contract with the sellers" Similar arrangework outthrash outhammer outreach an agreement onagree oncome to terms aboutreach terms onbrokersettleclinchconcludecontractpull offbring offbring abouttransactinformal:sort outswing
   • ▪ try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion: "they refused to negotiate with the rebels" Similar discuss termshold talksdiscuss a settlementtalkconsult togethertry to reach a compromiseparleyconferdebatemediateintercedearbitratemoderateconciliateact as honest brokerbargainhagglewheel and dealdickerformal:treat with someonearchaic:chafferpalter
   • 2. find a way over or through (an obstacle or difficult route): "she cautiously negotiated the hairpin bend" Similar get round/past/overmake one's way round/past/overmake it round/past/overclearcrosspass oversurmountovercomedeal withcope with
   • 3. transfer (a cheque, bill, or other document) to the legal ownership of another person, who thus becomes entitled to any benefit.
   • ▪ convert (a cheque) into cash or notes.

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin negotiat- ‘done in the course of business’, from the verb negotiari, from negotium ‘business’, from neg- ‘not’ + otium ‘leisure’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNEGOTIATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them: The government has refused to negotiate with the strikers. I'm negotiating for a new contract. I've managed to negotiate (= get by discussion) a five percent pay increase with my boss. Fewer examples.

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   NEGOTIATE meaning: 1. to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them: 2. to manage…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : to deal with (some matter or affair that requires ability for its successful handling) : manage. negotiated his business deals with remarkable skill. b. : to arrange for or bring about through conference, discussion, and compromise. negotiate a treaty. 2. a.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNEGOTIATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If people negotiate with each other or negotiate an agreement, they talk about a problem or a situation such as a business arrangement in order to solve the problem or complete the arrangement.

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   Negotiate definition: to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.. See examples of NEGOTIATE used in a sentence.

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   To negotiate is to try to work out an agreement between parties that each want something out of the deal. You might negotiate with your mom — offering to do more chores for a raise in your allowance.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNEGOTIATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NEGOTIATION definition: 1. the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or…. Learn more.