negotiate
gb/nɪɡˈoʊʃiˌeɪt/ us/nɪɡˈoʊʃiˌeɪt/
B1
English
~ 2700
tárgyal, alkudozik, átjut, bevesz, megbirkózik
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to negotiate [something] with [someone]
The two companies will negotiate the terms of the merger next week.
A két vállalat a jövő héten tárgyal az összeolvadás feltételeiről.
We need to negotiate a better price before signing the contract.
Jobb árat kell kialkudnunk, mielőtt aláírjuk a szerződést.
The union will negotiate with the employer over wages and benefits.
He was asked to negotiate a peace agreement between the two sides.
Learner examples
We will negotiate a new plan.
Egy új tervről fogunk tárgyalni.
They want to negotiate with us.
Tárgyalni akarnak velünk.
I need to negotiate the price.
She will negotiate the contract.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'negotiate' with 'discuss'; 'discuss' is more general, while 'negotiate' specifically aims at reaching an agreement.
Meaning
Discuss to reach agreement
Collocations
negotiate a deal
|negotiate terms
|negotiate a contract
|negotiate a settlement
|negotiate with management
Synonyms
bargain (Often used for less formal or smaller-scale discussions, especially about price.)
|
mediate (Involves helping two other parties reach an agreement rather than being one of the parties.)
Antonyms
refuse (Indicates not entering into any discussion or agreement process.)
Themes
business
|conflict
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To talk with someone to decide on something both sides accept.
To try to reach an agreement or compromise by formally discussing something.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to negotiate [an obstacle/a turn/a crisis]
The driver skillfully negotiated the sharp bend in the road.
A sofőr ügyesen bevette az út éles kanyarját.
She negotiated her way through the busy market.
Átjutott a zsúfolt piacon.
They had to negotiate several legal hurdles before opening the business.
Learner examples
He negotiated the turn safely.
Biztonságosan bevette a kanyart.
We negotiated the hill slowly.
Lassan megbirkóztunk az emelkedővel.
She negotiated the busy street.
They negotiated the problem well.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes only know 'negotiate' in the business sense and may not recognize this physical or situational meaning.
Meaning
Manage a challenge successfully
Collocations
negotiate a corner
|negotiate a bend
|negotiate rough terrain
Synonyms
navigate (Focuses more on finding a way through something, often physically or metaphorically.)
|
overcome (Focuses on completely defeating a difficulty rather than just getting through it.)
Antonyms
fail (Indicates not being able to get through or manage the difficulty.)
Themes
daily life
|travel
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move through or over something hard or dangerous, or deal with a problem well.
To successfully deal with or get past a difficult situation, obstacle, or path.
Grammar
Dictionary form
negotiate
IPA
GB/nɪɡˈoʊʃiˌeɪt/
US/nɪɡˈoʊʃiˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
ne - go - ti - ate (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (go)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: negotiate
- 3rd Person Singular: negotiates
- Present Participle: negotiating
- Past: negotiated
Word family
Forms
negotiates
verb
negotiating
verb
negotiated
verb
Core family
Related words
renegotiate
verb
renegotiation
noun
Negative and opposite forms
non-negotiable
adjective
Expressions
negotiate a contract
1/nɪɡˈoʊʃiˌeɪt ə kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase
Discuss legal contract details
To talk and agree on what will be in a legal contract.
Examples
- Our lawyers will negotiate the contract next week.
- They negotiated a contract that included better benefits.
negotiate a deal
1/nɪɡˈoʊʃiˌeɪt ə dˈil/
fixed phrase
Discuss and agree on a deal
To talk and agree on the details of a business arrangement.
Examples
- They spent hours negotiating a deal with the supplier.
- The two leaders negotiated a deal to reduce tariffs.
negotiate a settlement
1/nɪɡˈoʊʃiˌeɪt ə sˈɛtəlmənt/
fixed phrase
Discuss dispute settlement details
To talk and agree on how to end a legal or money problem without going to court.
Examples
- The company negotiated a settlement with the former employee.
- They negotiated a settlement to avoid a long trial.
negotiate terms
1/nɪɡˈoʊʃiˌeɪt tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Discuss agreement details
To talk about and decide on the details of an agreement.
Examples
- We need to negotiate terms before signing anything.
- They negotiated terms that were fair for both sides.