To negotiate
Example: They negotiate terms before agreement
Definition
"To negotiate" means to discuss and reach an agreement through communication and compromise between two or more parties. It involves exchanging proposals and making concessions to finalize terms acceptable to everyone involved.
Etymology
The word "to negotiate" comes from the Latin 'negotiari,' meaning 'to carry on business.' It combines 'neg-' (not) and 'otium' (leisure), originally referring to engaging in business or work rather than leisure. Did you know? Over time, it evolved to specifically mean discussing terms to reach agreements.
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"To negotiate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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