arbitrate

UK
/ˈɑːbɪtreɪt/
US
/ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

Translations

arbitrateverb
arbitrated
Past Simple
arbitrated
Past Participle
arbitrating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɑːbɪtreɪt/
US
/ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/
The committee was asked to arbitrate the disagreement between the two departments.
Le comité a été chargé d’arbitrer le désaccord entre les deux services.

Definitions

arbitrateverb
To act as a judge or mediator in a dispute or conflict.
The committee was called upon to arbitrate the disagreement between the two departments.
To settle or decide (a dispute or issue) by arbitration.
The union and management agreed to arbitrate their contract dispute.