Negotiate

usgb/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/
verb

To discuss something with someone to reach an agreement.

The company refused to negotiate with the union.
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Often appears as...

  • negotiate a deal
  • negotiate a treaty
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Discussion Flow

Negotiating implies a back-and-forth exchange, often to find a middle ground.

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We need to negotiate our terms carefully to benefit both parties.
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Power Dynamics

The ability to negotiate can depend on the balance of power between parties.

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As a new employee, she found it hard to negotiate her salary.
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Resolution Goal

The main goal of negotiating is to resolve differences and reach an agreement.

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We negotiated all night to resolve the conflict.
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agreebargainbrokercompromiseconferdiscusshagglemediateresolvesettletransact
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