negotiate

UK
/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/
US
/nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/

Translations

negotiateverb
negotiated
Past Simple
negotiated
Past Participle
negotiating
Gerund
UK
/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/
US
/nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
franchirobstacle, passage difficile
The hikers had to negotiate a steep cliff to reach the summit.
Les randonneurs ont dû franchir une falaise abrupte pour atteindre le sommet.
The two companies are negotiating a merger.
Les deux entreprises négocient une fusion.
Additional translations
négocieremploi financier
négociervirage, passage ou obstacle difficile
Synonyms

Definitions

negotiateverb
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
The two companies are negotiating a merger.
To find a way over or through an obstacle or difficult path.
The hikers had to negotiate a steep cliff to reach the summit.
To transfer or sell (a cheque, bill, note, or other negotiable instrument) to another party in return for value.
He negotiated the check at his bank the same day he received it.