negotiate

//nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt//
B2Frequency Level 8Formal
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Verb

negotiateInfinitive
negotiatePresent tense
negotiatedPast tense
negotiatedPast participle
negotiatingPresent participle
negotiatesThird-person singular
1

To try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others, especially in business or politics.

The two companies are negotiating a new contract.

2

To arrange or bring about through discussion and settlement of terms.

The two companies negotiated a new contract.

3

To successfully travel along or over a difficult path or obstacle.

The driver carefully negotiated the narrow mountain road.

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