negotiating
nɪˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪtɪŋ
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Definition of negotiating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

discussinginvolved in discussions to reach an agreement
  • The negotiating team worked late into the night.
  • The negotiating parties reached a consensus.
  • Negotiating members faced a tough challenge.
bargaining mediating
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Expressions with negotiating

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bargaining tool in discussions
They offered the land as a negotiating chip to settle the dispute.
person or group on the other side in a negotiation process
The company chose a new negotiating partner for the contract talks.
place where negotiations happen to reach an agreement
The diplomats met at the negotiating table to discuss peace.
stance taken during negotiations
The company's negotiating position was strong due to high demand for their product.
group of chosen people that carries out talks to reach agreement
The negotiating committee met with management to discuss the new contract.

Origin of negotiating

Latin, negotiari (to carry on business)

Terms with negotiating included in their meaning

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price negotiation
negotiating over prices or terms, often with strong disagreement
negotiation process
metaphor for the process of negotiating
business
the act of arranging or negotiating deals
negotiation
influence in negotiating prices or terms
business
process of handling, negotiating, and resolving requests for compensation
negotiation
the process of negotiating agreements in business or politics
diplomacy
first step in negotiating peace agreements
finance
process of negotiating workers' pay between employers and employee representatives

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  1. French:en négociation, ...
  2. German:verhandelnd, ...
  3. Italian:in trattative, ...
  4. Spanish:negociador, ...
  5. Portuguese:em negociação, ...
  6. Chinese:谈判中的, ...
  7. Japanese:交渉中の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَفَاوِض, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֶׁנִּמְצָא בְּמַשָּׂא וּמַתָּן, ...
  10. Russian:ведущие переговоры, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переговорний, ...
  12. Hindi:वार्तारत, ...
negotiate
nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt

Definition of negotiate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
communicationdiscuss to reach an agreement
  • They negotiated for hours to finalize the deal.
bargain confer mediate
2.
strategysucceed in dealing with a challenge
  • She negotiated the difficult course with ease.
conquer overcome
3.
get throughRaretravel successfully across or around somethingRare
  • The hikers negotiated the rocky terrain.
cross navigate traverse
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Expressions with negotiate

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successfully deal with obstacles
She managed to negotiate a path through the crowded market.
successfully maneuver a bend in the road
The driver had to negotiate a curve on the mountain road.

Origin of negotiate

Latin, negotium (business)

Examples of negotiate in a sentence

  • We need to negotiate terms before signing.
  • He negotiated the tricky negotiations with skill.
  • They negotiated the steep mountain path carefully.
  • The driver skillfully negotiated the winding mountain roads.
  • They negotiated the busy streets with ease.

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  1. French:négocier, surmonter, ...
  2. German:verhandeln, meistern, ...
  3. Italian:negoziare, affrontare, ...
  4. Spanish:negociar, superar, ...
  5. Portuguese:negociar, superar, ...
  6. Chinese:谈判, 应对, ...
  7. Japanese:交渉する, 乗り越える, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفاوَضَ, تَجَاوَزَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְנַהֵל מַשָּׂא וּמַתָּן, לְהִתְמוֹדֵד, ...
  10. Russian:вести переговоры, справиться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вести переговори, впоратися, ...
  12. Hindi:बातचीत करना, पार करना, ...
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