— negotiator , n.
/ni goh"shee ayt'/ , v. , negotiated, negotiating .
v.i.
1. to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.
v.t.
2. to arrange for or bring about by discussion and settlement of terms: to negotiate a loan.
3. to manage; transact; conduct: He negotiated an important business deal.
4. to move through, around, or over in a satisfactory manner: to negotiate a difficult dance step without tripping: to negotiate sharp curves.
5. to transfer (a draft, promissory note, etc.) to a new owner by endorsement and delivery or by delivery.
[ 1590-1600; negotiatus (ptp. of negotiari to trade), equiv. to negoti ( um ) business ( neg- not + otium leisure) + -atus -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 5. convey, transmit, sign over.