B1nounbusinesspolitics
US/nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK/nəˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
formal talks in which people try to reach an agreement
In context
After long negotiations, the workers got a ten percent pay rise.
The price of the house is still under negotiation.
Good negotiation skills are useful in business and in daily life.
Words that go with negotiation
noun + preposition
- negotiations withNegotiations with the union failed.
- under negotiationThe contract is still under negotiation.
noun + noun
- peace negotiationsPeace negotiations began in Geneva.
- negotiation skillsShe took a course to improve her negotiation skills.
verb + noun
- enter into negotiationsThe two firms entered into negotiations.