C2verbformalpoliticslaw
US/ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
UK/ˈmiː.di.eɪt/
to try to help two sides that disagree reach an agreement
In context
A senior teacher was asked to mediate between the two angry parents.
Norway has helped mediate peace talks in several countries.
The union and the company agreed to let an expert mediate the dispute.
Words that go with mediate
verb + preposition
- mediate betweenThe UN tried to mediate between the two sides.
verb + noun
- mediate a disputeA neighbor offered to mediate a dispute over the shared wall.
- mediate a settlementA retired judge helped mediate a settlement between the two companies.
- mediate conflictsTrained staff mediate conflicts between neighbors.
- mediate peace talksA former president was invited to mediate peace talks.