negotiation table
Where deals happen
The negotiation table is where parties sit down to work out agreements—literally a table, but usually figurative for the process itself.
Both sides finally came to the negotiation table.
To bring something to the negotiation table is to offer it as leverage or compromise.
Everything is on the negotiation table means all terms are open for discussion.
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- give and takeMutual concession between parties
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
back channel · settlement · behind closed doors · dialogue · peace talks · stakeholder · arbitration · treaty · conflict resolution · diplomacy · olive branch · neutral ground · common ground · conciliation · negotiator · agenda · peace accord · sticking point
negotiation tablebattlefield
Combat engagement area
war · armed conflict · combat · warfare · military action
negotiation tablewalkout
Protest by leaving
stalemate · impasse · isolation · estrangement · cold shoulder
negotiation tableunilateral action
decree · dictate · imposition · fiat · ultimatum