nɪˈɡəuʃɪeɪt 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. øønegotiant n. negotiation n. negotiator n. [L negotiari f. negotium
business f. negnot + otium leisure]