Negotiate meaning in English

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Definition

to negotiate: to bargain, to try to make a deal, to discuss, to debate verb
a negotiation: an arrangement, a dialogue, a debate noun
a negotiator: a mediator, a delegate, an intermediary, an arbitrator noun

Examples

  • "In preparation for our negotiations, I brought a notebook, three sharp pencils and a bottle of sparkling water."
  • "But, don't worry, I'll use all the skills at my disposal to negotiate a more reasonable price with her agent Steve McDoody."
  • "Our legal team is negotiating her release from custody."
  • "Susie : Look, we haven't agreed to anything yet and I'm not too keen on telephone negotiations."
  • "Are you sure you want little Brian coming along for such important negotiations?"
  • "Edward : But we didn't even negotiate with him!"
  • "Before we go forward with any possible negotiations, I would like to make your acquaintance."
  • "In preparation for our negotiations, I brought along my intern Edward Moon and his guitar."
  • "Edward : Steffi, shall we begin the negotiations?"
  • "We can negotiate a dessert when the time comes, but I'd prefer that you just drink ice water."
  • "EXCLUSIVE: Leaked transcript of Miracle Juice negotiations emerge online"
  • "Bruno : Actually, I'd like you to take him along for your negotiations with Cheryl Mackenna."
  • "To be honest, I'm surprised you have sought such extreme measures in your attempts to negotiate."
  • "Bruno : Well, Dr. Badguy, I don't want to tell you how to do your job, but the basic requirement of any ransom negotiation is that the kidnappers have a hostage."
  • "Bruno : Dr. Badguy, I should tell you up front that I do not negotiate with terrorists."
  • "Narrator : In the cutthroat world of business negotiations, the Delavigne sales department has called in the help of a very special employee."
  • "Susie : I suppose we should get back to our negotiations."
  • "I'll leave you a certain amount of leeway in the negotiations, though please use the following figures as a guide"
  • "Susie : I'm currently in negotiations with Miss Ivana Bümbüm's agent."
  • "How about I fly down to LA, and we can begin our negotiations in earnest?"

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