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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.
negotiate
/ nɪˈɡəʊʃɪˌeɪt /
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)
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Derived Forms
- neˈgotiˌator, noun
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Other Words From
- ne·goti·ator noun
- prene·goti·ate verb prenegotiated prenegotiating
- unne·goti·ated adjective
- well-ne·goti·ated adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of negotiate1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of negotiate1
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Example Sentences
The Castros are the latest in a long line of despots he believed he could negotiate with.
The cost to the insurance company is almost certainly lower, given its ability to negotiate prices down.
As long as there are states willing to negotiate payments with groups like ISIS, there will be a financial incentive to kidnap.
You negotiate, and until the deal is done, there is no movie.
On Tuesday evening, several university student leaders sat down to negotiate with the Hong Kong government.
The diplomatic section shall negotiate with the foreign cabinets the recognition of belligerency and Philippine independence.
Merchandise brokers, unless factors, negotiate for the sale of merchandise without having possession or control of it.
I was sent here, first off, by my friend Oliver Sands, to negotiate a loan for him—for your benefit.
Morally it would be base for Alexander to negotiate separately, for Frederick (p. 037) William had refused a similar offer.
With this fulcrum Bayanne had been moved to negotiate a formal treaty containing all Napoleon's stipulations.
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