vi to transact business; to carry on trade.
2. negotiate ·vi to intrigue; to scheme.
3. negotiate ·vt to transfer for a valuable consideration under rules of commercial law; to sell; to pass.
4. negotiate ·vt to carry on negotiations concerning; to procure or arrange for by negotiation; as, to negotiate peace, or an exchange.
5. negotiate ·vi to hold intercourse respecting a treaty, league, or convention; to treat with, respecting peace or commerce; to conduct communications or conferences.
6. negotiate ·vi to treat with another respecting purchase and sale or some business affair; to bargain or trade; as, to negotiate with a man for the purchase of goods or a farm.