Negotiate
(verb)
- To discuss and reach an agreement with another person or group, especially in order to end a disagreement or dispute.
- To make a deal or agreement with others.
- To find a way through or around something.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin negotiat- "carried on business", from the verb negotiari, from negotium "business".
Examples:
- The two companies are negotiating a merger.
- He is negotiating the terms of the contract.
- She is negotiating a raise.
- They are negotiating a peace treaty.
- We are negotiating a new agreement.