negotiate

US /nɪˈgoʊʃieɪt/

UK /nɪˈgəʊʃieɪt/

B1

other

  • To manage to deal with something successfully.

other

  • To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.

verb

  • To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
  • To manage a difficult task or path successfully

Examples

They have refused to negotiate on this issue.

The flight of steps was quite difficult to negotiate with a heavy suitcase.