To negotiate
Example: Leaders had to negotiate peace after the long war.
Definition
"To negotiate" means to discuss and arrange terms or agreements between parties, especially in the context of resolving disputes or making deals. It involves communication and compromise to reach a mutual understanding, such as when leaders negotiate peace after a long war.
Etymology
The word "to negotiate" comes from the Latin verb 'negotiari,' meaning 'to carry on business,' derived from 'negotium,' which means 'business' or 'task.' Did you know that 'negotiari' originally implied dealing with difficult or unpleasant tasks, which fits well with the challenges of negotiation today?
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"To negotiate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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