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negotiate
verb ne·go·ti·ate \ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt, ÷-sē-\
: to discuss something formally in order to make an agreement
: to agree on (something) by formally discussing it
: to get over, through, or around (something) successfully
ne·go·ti·at·edne·go·ti·at·ing
Full Definition of NEGOTIATE
intransitive verb
: to confer with another so as to arrive at the settlement of some matter
transitive verb
1
a : to deal with (some matter or affair that requires ability for its successful handling) : manage b : to arrange for or bring about through conference, discussion, and compromise <negotiate a treaty>
2
a : to transfer (as a bill of exchange) to another by delivery or endorsement 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>
— ne·go·ti·a·tor \-ˌā-tər\ noun
— ne·go·ti·a·to·ry \-sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē, ÷-sē-\ adjective
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Origin of NEGOTIATE
Latin negotiatus, past participle of negotiari to carry on business, from negotium business, from neg- not + otium leisure — more at negate
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NEGOTIATE Defined for Kids
negotiate
verb ne·go·ti·ate \ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt\
ne·go·ti·at·edne·go·ti·at·ing
Definition of NEGOTIATE for Kids
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.>
— ne·go·ti·a·tor \-ˌā-tər\ noun
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