1. to discuss something with someone in order to reach an agreement
2. to successfully get over, through, or around something difficult

Examples

• The union will negotiate a new contract with management.
• She negotiated a better salary at her new job.
• The two countries are negotiating a peace treaty.
• We need to negotiate the terms of the agreement.
• The driver carefully negotiated the sharp curve.
• He negotiated the crowded hallway with his crutches.
• The hikers negotiated the steep mountain trail.