v.
1. intr. (usu. foll. by with) confer with others in order to reach a compromise or agreement.
2 tr. arrange (an affair) or bring about (a result) by negotiating (negotiated a settlement).
3 tr. find a way over, through, etc. (an obstacle, difficulty, fence, etc.).
4 tr. a transfer (a cheque etc.) to another for a consideration. b convert (a cheque etc.) into cash or notes. c get or give value for (a cheque etc.) in money.
Derivatives:
negotiant n. negotiation n. negotiator n.
Etymology: L negotiari f. negotium business f. neg- not + otium leisure