negotiate

To discuss something with others and try to reach an agreement.

• We need to negotiate.
• She negotiated with her boss for better pay.
• They are still negotiating over the price.

How to use it: negotiate with someone about something (We negotiated with the landlord about the rent.); negotiate over something (The two sides are negotiating over pay.)

Similar words: bargain, discuss terms

Common phrases: negotiate with someone, negotiate over something, negotiate a price

To arrange a deal or settle something through discussions that lead to agreement.

• They negotiated a fair deal.
• We have negotiated a new agreement with the union.
• Can you negotiate a lower price for us?

How to use it: negotiate something with someone (The company negotiated a new contract with its suppliers.)

Similar words: arrange, broker, settle

Common phrases: negotiate a deal, negotiate a contract, negotiate a settlement

To get past or through a difficult place or problem successfully.

• She carefully negotiated the narrow stairs.
• The driver negotiated a sharp bend.
• We negotiated several obstacles before reaching the summit.

Similar words: navigate, get past, get through

Common phrases: negotiate a bend, negotiate the stairs, negotiate an obstacle