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renegotiate

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɹinɪˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪt// UK //ɹɪnɪɡˈəʊʃɪˌeɪt// rene·go·ti·ate

v. to talk about a deal or an agreement again to change the terms. You do this when you want to get a better price or different conditions.

v. to discuss and alter the terms of a previously agreed contract or arrangement. Transitive — requires a direct object, typically a contract, agreement, or specific terms.


SIMPLE

We need to renegotiate the price of the car.

CONTEXTUAL

After the market changed, the company decided to renegotiate the lease on their office space to lower the monthly cost.

COMPLEX

The union representatives met with management to renegotiate the collective bargaining agreement, seeking better healthcare benefits and a more flexible work schedule for all employees.

Origin

From re- + negotiate.

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