negotiate

Definition

  • verb: to discuss something formally in order to make an agreement
  • verb: to confer with another so as to arrive at the settlement of some matter
  • often + 'with' or 'for'

Examples

  • The driver carefully 'negotiated' the winding road.

  • We 'negotiated' a fair price/contract.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - There is only one shot at this. - Everyone at the same table. - What about Frank? In Brandenburg, I can be useful. I can't here. The First Lady cannot negotiate on behalf of the United States government. The delegation is at your discretion, Mr. President. It might be good for you (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6
  • (..) It happens when the body can't clear ammonia. Thank you, Dr. Saxon. I'm not going to Brandenburg. No, you have to. - Cathy will negotiate on my behalf. - I don't trust her on this. That's a risk we'll have to take. The risk I won't take is being overseas if the president dies. (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6