negotiate
1 of 1verb/nə.ˈgoʊ.ˌʃieɪt/
Forms:negotiates,negotiating,negotiated,negotiated
1
to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one
B2transitive- The diplomats spent days negotiating the terms of the peace treaty between the two countries.
- Business partners gathered to negotiate the terms of a contract that would benefit both companies.
- In a team project, members may need to negotiate their individual tasks and contributions to achieve a balanced workload.
- The homebuyers and sellers negotiated the price and terms of the real estate transaction.
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2
to navigate or find a way through an obstacle or path
transitive- The hikers negotiated the dense forest, using a map and compass to find their way.
- The driver negotiated the winding road in the mountains, taking extra caution around sharp curves.
- The explorer negotiated the dense jungle, hacking through thick vegetation with a machete.
- The cyclist negotiated the steep hill, pedaling hard to reach the top.
- The delivery driver negotiated the narrow alleyways of the old town to make the delivery on time.
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