v.
Pronunciation: ni- ' g ō -sh ē - ˌ ā t, ÷-s ē -
Function: verb
Inflected Form: -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 \ - ˌ ā -t ə r \ noun
– ne · go · ti · a · to · ry \ -sh( ē -) ə - ˌ to ̇ r- ē , ÷-s ē - \ adjective