negotiates
Hammers out terms
Negotiates is the third-person singular of negotiate, meaning to discuss terms in pursuit of an agreement.
Two parties negotiate a contract, a treaty, or a price: She negotiates hard—don't expect any discounts.
To negotiate can also mean to successfully traverse an obstacle or difficult path: The driver negotiates the hairpin turns with ease.
Enforceable written agreement
- dealAgreement or distribution
- agreementShared position between parties
- termsConditions of an agreement
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
merger · salary · price · offer · counteroffer · concession · leverage · closing
Binding pact between nations
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- allianceFormal union of parties
- accordHarmony between parties
summit · envoy · ambassador · sanctions · reconciliation · armistice · bilateral · multilateral
Opposition between parties
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- boundariesLines marking separation
- custodyProtective care or control
divorce · roommate · relationship · disagreement · family · coworker · landlord · neighbor
contract
Enforceable written agreement
- dealAgreement or distribution
- agreementShared position between parties
- termsConditions of an agreement
settlement · merger · salary · price · offer · counteroffer · concession · leverage · closing · acquisition
treaty
Binding pact between nations
accord · summit · envoy · ambassador · sanctions · reconciliation · armistice · bilateral · multilateral · détente
conflict
Opposition between parties
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- boundariesLines marking separation
custody · divorce · roommate · relationship · disagreement · family · coworker · landlord · neighbor · expectations
obstacle
Something blocking the way
passage · maneuver · path · hazard · crossing · rapids · staircase · corridor · maze · intersection
negotiateswalks away
Leaves a place standing
refuses · stonewalls · abandons · disengages · withdraws
- hostage negotiationsDialogue to release captives
- diplomatic negotiationOfficial discussion between nations
- negotiating tableForum for reaching agreement
- hostage negotiatorProfessional who parleys for captives
- trade negotiationTalks to set commerce terms
- peace negotiationsDiplomatic talks ending conflict
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