/ˈnɛɡəˌweɪt/ ˈnɛɡ-ə-WAYT

Definitions

1. verb

to discuss or settle the terms of a deal, agreement, or exchange, especially in a polite and formal way

“The company’s representatives will negotiate with the union to reach a new contract.”

2. verb

to deal with or handle something in a skillful or diplomatic way

“She negotiated the difficult conversation with her boss and came out with a positive outcome.”

3. noun

the process or activity of discussing or settling the terms of a deal, agreement, or exchange

“The negotiation took several hours to complete.”