NEGOTIATE

verb (-ated; -ating) see: negate Date: 1599 intransitive verb to confer with another so as to arrive at the settlement of some matter, transitive verb 1. to deal with (some matter or affair that requires ability for its successful handling) ; manage , to arrange for or bring about through conference, discussion, and compromise , 2. to transfer (as a bill of exchange) to another by delivery or endorsement, to convert into cash or the equivalent value , 3. to successfully travel along or over , complete , accomplish , negotiator noun negotiatory adjective