Definition of: negotiate

(ni·gō′shē·āt) v. ·at·ed, ·at·ing v.i.
1. To treat or bargain with others in order to reach an agreement.
—v.t.
2. To procure, arrange, or conclude by mutual discussion: to negotiate an agreement.
3. To transfer for a value received; sell; assign, as a note or bond.
4. To surmount, cross, or cope with (some obstacle). See synonyms under TRANSACT. [<L negotiatus, pp. of negotiari trade <negotium business]
—ne·go′ti·a′tion noun
—ne·go′ti·a′tor noun
—ne·go′ti·a·to′ry adjective