negotiating (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/
Definition
To try to reach an agreement by discussing something formally.
Examples
The two countries are negotiating a trade deal.
We need to negotiate the terms of the contract carefully.
She successfully negotiated a higher salary for herself.
How to Use negotiating
- negotiate with (prepositional phrase)
- To discuss with someone in order to reach an agreement. — "The workers negotiated with management for better pay."
- negotiate for (prepositional phrase)
- To try to get something by discussing it. — "The union is negotiating for higher wages."
- negotiate a deal (collocation)
- To discuss and reach an agreement on a business deal. — "They successfully negotiated a deal that satisfied both parties."
- negotiate terms (collocation)
- To discuss and agree on the specific conditions of an arrangement. — "We need to carefully negotiate the terms of the lease."
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