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- Dictionaryar·bi·trate/ˈärbəˌtrāt/
verb
- 1. (of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgment or settlement: "the board has the power to arbitrate in disputes"
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The meaning of ARBITRATE is to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both. How to use arbitrate in a sentence.
ARBITRATE definition: 1. to make a judgment in an argument, usually because asked to do so by those involved: 2. to make…. Learn more.
ARBITRATE meaning: 1. to make a judgment in an argument, usually because asked to do so by those involved: 2. to make…. Learn more.
Arbitrate is when a neutral third party helps end a conflict. Arbitrate derives from the Latin arbiter "judge." (An arbiter of taste is a good judge of taste.)
To arbitrate is to act as an arbitrator—an independent, impartial third party that works to settle a dispute between two opposing sides, often by making a decision that they both agree to. This process is called arbitration. Arbitrate can also mean to engage in arbitration, as in If we can’t come to an agreement, we may need to arbitrate.
verb. When someone in authority arbitrates between two people or groups who are in dispute, they consider all the facts and make an official decision about who is right. He arbitrates between investors and members of the association. [V + between] The tribunal had been set up to arbitrate in the dispute. [VERB]
to officially settle an argument or a disagreement between two people or groups. He is the official responsible for arbitrating the case of disputed trades. They rejected the offer of an arbitrated settlement. arbitrate (in/on) (something) to arbitrate in a dispute.
Arbitrate definition: To judge or decide in or as in the manner of an arbitrator.
verb. /ˈɑrbəˌtreɪt/. [intransitive, transitive] Verb Forms. to officially settle an argument or a disagreement between two people or groups arbitrate (in/on) (something) to arbitrate in a dispute arbitrate between A and B A committee was created to arbitrate between management and the unions.
Define arbitrate: to settle an argument between two people or groups after hearing the opinions and ideas of both—usage, synonyms, more.
