to be in negotiation with sb
1Negotiation — Ne*go ti*a tion, n. [L. negotiatio: cf. F. n[ e]gociation.] 1. The act or process of negotiating; a treating with another respecting sale or purchase. etc. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, mercantile business; trading. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Who had lost …
2negotiation — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ lengthy, protracted ▪ ongoing ▪ final ▪ direct, face to face ▪ successful …
3negotiation — ne|go|ti|a|tion W2S2 [nıˌgəuʃiˈeıʃən US ˌgou ] n [C usually plural, U] official discussions between the representatives of opposing groups who are trying to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics negotiation with ▪ The… …
4negotiation — ne‧go‧ti‧a‧tion [nɪˌgəʊʆiˈeɪʆn ǁ ˌgoʊ ] noun [countable usually plural, uncountable] official discussions between groups who are trying to reach an agreement: • The company entered into negotiations for the purchase of a site just outside the… …
5negotiation — I noun arbitrament, arbitration, bargaining, compromise, conference, conloquium, consultation, contract talks, deliberation, dickering, diplomacy, discussion, exchange of views, haggling, mediation, parley, summitry, treaty making associated… …
6Negotiation (disambiguation) — Negotiation is a process of resolving disputes and conflicts via talks and discussions without using force. The term may also refer to: Negotiation (BDSM), a term in the BDSM community for arranging the requirements, responsibilities and limits… …
7Negotiation — For Wikipedia s negotiation policy, see Wikipedia:Negotiation. For other uses, see Negotiation (disambiguation). Treaty of Trianon negotiations …
8Negotiation theory — Further information: Negotiation The foundations of negotiation theory are decision analysis, behavioral decision making, game theory, and negotiation analysis. Another classification of theories distinguishes between Structural Analysis,… …
9Negotiation (BDSM) — In the BDSM community, negotiation is a form of communication where participants make arrangements on each others requirements, responsibilities, and limits to find the best possible agreement. Activity within BDSM relationships requires trust,… …
10Negotiation — A strategic discussion that resolves an issue in a way that both parties find acceptable. In a negotiation, each party tries to persuade the other to agree with his or her point of view. In advance of the negotiation, participants learn as much… …
