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Definition negotiate in American English

negotiate verb

verb
/nəˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪt/

▪ agreement, ceasefire, contract, deal, price, settlement, terms, treaty, truce

1

to try to reach an agreement by discussing something in a formal way, especially in a business or political situation

Example

The two sides have yet to show their willingness to negotiate.

Example

Negotiating a peace deal will not be an easy task.

Example

The airline is negotiating a new contract with the union.

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2

to successfully travel on a road or path that is difficult to travel on or travel through

Example

Only 4-wheel-drive vehicles can negotiate the rough roads around the ranch.

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2.1

to successfully deal with something that is preventing you from achieving a goal

Example

He'd given up trying to negotiate the labyrinth of Washington politics.

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Definition negotiate in American English