negotiate

ne-go-ti-ate · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To discuss something in order to reach an agreement.

  2. 2.

    To successfully deal with or get past (a difficulty or obstacle).

  3. 3.

    To transfer or convert (a check or financial instrument) into cash.

Related words

Antonyms: dictate, impose
See also: bargain, discuss, negotiation
Synonyms: bargain, discuss, mediate

Etymology

From Latin negotiatus, past participle of negotiari ("to carry on business"), from negotium ("business"), from nec- ("not") + otium ("leisure").