1. past tense of negotiate; discussed something in order to reach an agreement
2. past tense of negotiate; successfully moved through or around something difficult

Examples

• The union negotiated a better contract with management.
• She negotiated the price down by twenty percent.
• The diplomats negotiated a peace treaty between the two countries.
• He carefully negotiated the icy mountain road.
• The driver negotiated the sharp turn at reduced speed.
• They negotiated the terms of the business deal over lunch.
• The hikers negotiated the rocky terrain with difficulty.