To reach an agreement
Example: They reach an agreement together
Definition
"To reach an agreement" means to come to a mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties after discussion or negotiation, where all involved accept the terms and conditions proposed.
Etymology
The phrase "to reach an agreement" combines the verb "reach," originating from Old English "ræcan," meaning to stretch out or arrive at a point, with "agreement," derived from Old French "agreer," meaning to please or consent. Together, they express the act of arriving at a shared decision.
