negotiate UK /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/US /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ verb6 •to talk through the terms of a deal with others until all sides accept them •To arrange or settle something by mutual agreement.We negotiated the contract to everyone's satisfaction.The client and server computers must first negotiate a network protocol to be used. •To succeed in coping with, getting over or navigate a hazard or obstacle.We negotiated the mountain track with difficulty.Although the car was quite rickety, he could negotiate the curves very well. •To transfer to another person with all the rights of the original holder; to pass, as a bill. •(no longer used) To transact business; to carry on trade.Jews, Turks, Armenians,[…]negotiating in this famous Emporium. — 1645 •(no longer used) To intrigue; to scheme.Certaine it is, shee was a busie negotiating woman. — 1622 formsnegotiated · negotiating · negotiates