negotiate
US /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
Definition
discuss the terms of an arrangement
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Both sides worked tirelessly to negotiate a mutually beneficial partnership agreement.
Word Family
Synonyms
- discuss termshaving a meaning similar to negotiate
Collocations
- Easy negotiate priceto discuss terms to reach an agreement regarding price
- Medium negotiate favorable settlement termsto discuss terms to reach an agreement regarding favorable settlement terms
- Hard successfully negotiate bilateral trade pactsdescribing successfully negotiate bilateral trade pacts (with success; in a successful manner)
- Very Hard negotiate a minefield of conflicting board intereststo discuss terms to reach an agreement regarding a minefield of conflicting board interests
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