transcription, транскрипция: [ ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt, ÷-sē- ]
verb
( -at·ed ; -at·ing )
Etymology: Latin negotiatus, past participle of negotiari to carry on business, from negotium business, from neg- not + otium leisure — more at negate
Date: 1599
intransitive verb
: to confer with another so as to arrive at the settlement of some matter
transitive verb
1.
a. : to deal with (some matter or affair that requires ability for its successful handling) : manage
b. : to arrange for or bring about through conference, discussion, and compromise
negotiate a treaty
2.
a. : to transfer (as a bill of exchange) to another by delivery or endorsement
b. : to convert into cash or the equivalent value
negotiate a check
3.
a. : to successfully travel along or over
negotiate a turn
b. : complete , accomplish
negotiate the trip in two hours
• ne·go·ti·a·tor -ˌā-tər noun
• ne·go·ti·a·to·ry -sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē, ÷-sē- adjective