negotiate (니**고**시에이트) — to discuss something with someone in order to reach an agreement
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to discuss something with someone in order to reach an agreement
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
Korean meaning: 협상하다, 교섭하다
Korean pronunciation: 니**고**시에이트
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to negotiate with the ice cream truck driver for a family discount.
- Companies often negotiate contracts to secure better business terms.
- The cat somehow negotiated its way through the tiny pet door despite being overweight.
negotiate
VERB//nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt//
to discuss something with someone in order to reach an agreement
Business professionals negotiate a deal with collaborative hand gestures at conference table
To negotiate you must delegate and educate, navigate each debate—where both sides meet, the deal is complete
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'negotiari' meaning 'to do business' or 'to trade,' derived from 'negotium' meaning 'business' or 'affair,' which combines 'neg-' (not) and 'otium' (leisure).
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📝Examples
“My mom tried to negotiate with the ice cream truck driver for a family discount.”
“Companies often negotiate contracts to secure better business terms.”
“The cat somehow negotiated its way through the tiny pet door despite being overweight.”
“We need to negotiate the deadline with our project manager.”
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