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negotiations

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz// UK //nɪɡˈəʊʃɪˈeɪʃənz// ne·go·ti·a·tions

n. formal discussions between people or groups who are trying to reach an agreement. You use this when both sides have different goals but want to find a solution together.

n. formal discussions between two or more parties intended to reach a mutually acceptable agreement or settlement. Often used in plural form to describe the entire process of bargaining.


SIMPLE

The two companies are in negotiations to merge.

CONTEXTUAL

After weeks of intense negotiations, the union and the management finally signed a new contract.

COMPLEX

Diplomatic negotiations stalled when neither side was willing to make concessions regarding the disputed border territories, leading to a temporary suspension of the peace talks.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to a specific series of talks; the singular form often refers to the abstract process of bargaining.

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