Negotiate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Discuss the terms of an arrangement; "They negotiated the sale of the house".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The employer and union representatives will negotiate the terms of the new contract by the end of the month.
- She negotiated a better price for the car with the dealer after doing her research.
- The company is trying to negotiate a merger with its main competitor.
- The manager will negotiate the salary with the candidate during the second interview.
- The team of lawyers negotiated a settlement out of court for their client.
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Meaning 2
Succeed in passing through, around, or over; "The hiker negociated the high mountain pass".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The experienced sailor was able to negotiate the treacherous waters with ease.
- The group had difficulty negotiate the narrow ravine.
- The firefighters worked together to negotiate the dense smoke and rescue those trapped inside.
- She carefully made her way down the steep slope, trying not to slip as she negotiated the icy patches.
- By studying the map beforehand, they were able to successfully negotiate the dense forest and reach the campsite.