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 negotiates with management for better wages.
• She negotiates contracts for the company.
• The diplomat negotiates peace treaties between countries.
• He carefully negotiates the sharp turn on his bicycle.
• The ship negotiates the narrow channel safely.
• The hiker negotiates the rocky trail with ease.
• Our lawyer negotiates all business deals for us.