verb to engage in discussion or bargaining to reach an agreement
Negotiate policy agreements between political parties to pass legislation.
Negotiate property sales and leases with buyers and tenants to finalize transactions.
Negotiate contracts with clients to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
Negotiate settlements in court cases to resolve disputes outside of trial.
Negotiate peace treaties between warring nations to end conflicts.
Negotiate trade deals between countries to promote economic cooperation.
Negotiate resolutions between conflicting parties to facilitate peaceful outcomes.
Negotiate collective bargaining agreements between unions and employers to address worker rights and conditions.
Writers may negotiate contracts with publishers or clients for book deals, article assignments, or freelance projects.
Psychologists may negotiate with insurance companies for reimbursement rates, with clients for session fees, or with colleagues for research collaborations.
Salespeople negotiate deals with prospective clients or vendors to secure business agreements and contracts.
Lawyers negotiate settlements, plea deals, or terms of contracts on behalf of their clients in legal matters.
HR managers negotiate employee benefits, salaries, and terms of employment contracts with job candidates or current employees.