negotiating

Main Entry:: ne·go·ti·ate
Pronunciation:: \ni-ˈgō-shē-ˌāt, ÷-sē-\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: ne·go·ti·at·ed; ne·go·ti·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 mattertransitive verb1 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

\-ˌā-tər\ noun

— ne·go·ti·a·to·ry

\-sh(ē-)ə-ˌtȯr-ē, ÷-sē-\ adjective

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