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- Dictionaryne·go·ti·ate/nəˈɡōSHēˌāt/
verb
- 1. obtain or bring about by discussion: "he negotiated a new contract with the sellers" Similar
- 2. find a way over or through (an obstacle or difficult path): "there was a puddle to be negotiated" Similar
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to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement: [ T ] We want to negotiate a settlement that is fair to both sides.
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.
NEGOTIATED definition: happening or existing as a result of formal discussions: . Learn more.
1. To arrange or settle by discussion and mutual agreement: negotiate a contract. 2. To transfer (an instrument, such as a promissory note) to another party by means of endorsement. 3. a. To succeed in going over or through: negotiate a sharp curve. b. To succeed in accomplishing or managing: negotiate a difficult musical passage.
to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement: [ T ] We want to negotiate a settlement that is fair to both sides.
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) , ne·go·ti·at·ed, ne·go·ti·at·ing. 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.
Negotiation is all about give and take. Governments are always negotiating with unions, trying to define the terms of new contracts. The government might offer the teachers union a raise, if they agree to work 200 days a year instead of 180. The verb negotiate can also mean to successfully pass through or travel along.
verb. /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/ Verb Forms. [intransitive] to try to reach an agreement by formal discussion. negotiate (with somebody) (for something) The government will not negotiate with terrorists. We have been negotiating for more pay. negotiate (with somebody) about/on something They have refused to negotiate on this issue.
1. verb. 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. It is not clear whether the president is willing to negotiate with the democrats.
To make arrangements for, settle, or conclude (a business transaction, treaty, etc.) Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To transfer, assign, or sell (negotiable paper) Webster's New World. To succeed in crossing, surmounting, moving through, etc. To negotiate the river rapids. Webster's New World.
