negotiate

verb

ne·go·ti·ate ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt How to pronounce negotiate (audio)

nonstandard

-sē-

negotiated; negotiating

intransitive verb

: to confer with another so as to arrive at the settlement of some matter

Teachers are negotiating for higher salaries.

transitive verb

: to deal with (some matter or affair that requires ability for its successful handling) : manage

negotiated his business deals with remarkable skill

: to arrange for or bring about through conference, discussion, and compromise

negotiate a treaty

: to transfer (something, such as a bill of exchange) to another by delivery or endorsement (see endorse sense 1d)

: to convert into cash or the equivalent value

negotiate a check

: to successfully travel along or over

negotiate a turn

: complete, accomplish

negotiate the trip in two hours

negotiator

ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce negotiate (audio)

nonstandard -sē-

noun

negotiatory

ni-ˈgō-sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce negotiate (audio)

nonstandard

-sē-

adjective

Example Sentences

The customer wanted to negotiate over the price. She has good negotiating skills. We negotiated a fair price. The driver carefully negotiated the winding road.

Recent Examples on the Web Even if the United States managed to get Israeli and Palestinian Authority leaders to negotiate and come to an agreement, there will still be a terrorist organization controlling Gaza that vows to destroy Israel.

Dmitriy Shapiro, Sun Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 Police said that an initial investigation by the Bristol Police Department’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team determined that the man failed to negotiate a curve and crashed while traveling eastbound on Redstone Hill Road.

Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2022 The families unsuccessfully pressed the Obama administration to negotiate with the Islamic State and pay ransoms for the release of the captives, as other countries did.

Adam Goldman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 The act gives Medicare the ability to negotiate with drugmakers for 10 drugs starting in 2026 and 20 by 2029.

Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2022 This helps to define negotiation goals: whether to have a dialogue or not; whether to negotiate for information or more time; and finally, whether to pay or not to pay.

Etay Maor, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 In June, the Bureau of Reclamation’s commissioner, Camille Calimlim Touton, had called on the seven states to negotiate and recommend much steeper cuts to maintain safe operations.

Henry Fountain, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 After the courts finally forced states, cities, towns and counties to share the water with tribes, settlements would take decades to negotiate and gain congressional approval.

AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2022 Empowering Medicare to negotiate lower prescription-drug prices and imposing a 1% tax on stock buybacks will also add revenue to the government’s budget in the next decade.

Siobhan Hughes, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin negōtiātus, past participle of negōtiārī "to do business, trade, deal," derivative of negōtium "work, business, difficulty, annoyance," from nec "not" + ōtium "free time, leisure, tranquility," of obscure origin — more at neglect entry 1

Note: The sense "to confer in order to arrive at a settlement" is probably based on Middle French negocier or Italian negoziare, which had developed this sense, not belonging to the Latin source, by the mid-16th century.

First Known Use

circa 1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Legal Definition

negotiate

verb

ne·go·ti·ate ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt How to pronounce negotiate (audio)

negotiated; negotiating

intransitive verb

: to confer with another so as to settle some matter

transitive verb

: to bring about through conference, discussion, and agreement or compromise

negotiate a contract

: to transfer (as an instrument) to another by delivery or endorsement

: to convert into cash or the equivalent value

negotiate a check

单词	negotiations
释义	negotiate verb ne·go·ti·ate ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt nonstandard -sē- negotiated; negotiating intransitive verb : to confer with another so as to arrive at the settlement of some matter Teachers are negotiating for higher salaries. transitive verb 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 : to transfer (something, such as a bill of exchange) to another by delivery or endorsement (see endorse sense 1d) b : to convert into cash or the equivalent value negotiate a check 3 a : to successfully travel along or over negotiate a turn b : complete, accomplish negotiate the trip in two hours negotiator ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌā-tər nonstandard -sē- noun negotiatory ni-ˈgō-sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē nonstandard -sē- adjective Did you know? The Controversial History of Negotiate Negotiate comes from Latin negōtiārī, meaning "to carry on business," and the word shares that meaning. In English, it can also mean "to successfully travel along or over." Synonyms arrange bargain concert conclude See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The customer wanted to negotiate over the price. She has good negotiating skills. We negotiated a fair price. The driver carefully negotiated the winding road. Recent Examples on the Web Even if the United States managed to get Israeli and Palestinian Authority leaders to negotiate and come to an agreement, there will still be a terrorist organization controlling Gaza that vows to destroy Israel. Dmitriy Shapiro, Sun Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 Police said that an initial investigation by the Bristol Police Department’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team determined that the man failed to negotiate a curve and crashed while traveling eastbound on Redstone Hill Road. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2022 The families unsuccessfully pressed the Obama administration to negotiate with the Islamic State and pay ransoms for the release of the captives, as other countries did. Adam Goldman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 The act gives Medicare the ability to negotiate with drugmakers for 10 drugs starting in 2026 and 20 by 2029. Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2022 This helps to define negotiation goals: whether to have a dialogue or not; whether to negotiate for information or more time; and finally, whether to pay or not to pay. Etay Maor, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 In June, the Bureau of Reclamation’s commissioner, Camille Calimlim Touton, had called on the seven states to negotiate and recommend much steeper cuts to maintain safe operations. Henry Fountain, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 After the courts finally forced states, cities, towns and counties to share the water with tribes, settlements would take decades to negotiate and gain congressional approval. AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2022 Empowering Medicare to negotiate lower prescription-drug prices and imposing a 1% tax on stock buybacks will also add revenue to the government’s budget in the next decade. Siobhan Hughes, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin negōtiātus, past participle of negōtiārī "to do business, trade, deal," derivative of negōtium "work, business, difficulty, annoyance," from nec "not" + ōtium "free time, leisure, tranquility," of obscure origin — more at neglect entry 1 Note: The sense "to confer in order to arrive at a settlement" is probably based on Middle French negocier or Italian negoziare, which had developed this sense, not belonging to the Latin source, by the mid-16th century. First Known Use circa 1598, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Kids Definition negotiate verb ne·go·ti·ate ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt negotiated; negotiating 1 : to have a discussion with another in order to settle something We are willing to negotiate with the enemy for peace. 2 : to arrange for by discussing I'm trying to negotiate a loan. 3 : to be successful in getting around, through, or over Keep your hands on the steering wheel to negotiate a turn. Legal Definition negotiate verb ne·go·ti·ate ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt negotiated; negotiating intransitive verb : to confer with another so as to settle some matter transitive verb 1 : to bring about through conference, discussion, and agreement or compromise negotiate a contract 2 a : to transfer (as an instrument) to another by delivery or endorsement b : to convert into cash or the equivalent value negotiate a check negotiations noun plural of negotiation as in compromises the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement it will take some negotiation, but I think we can get each side to agree to a cease-fire Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance compromises concessions consensuses agreements accommodations bargains settlements mediations deals treaties give-and-takes understandings haggles arrangements horse trades concurrences accords
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negotiate

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