negotiation
Collocations
34(noun.)
ADJ
difficult, lengthy, protracted | direct | successful | fruitless, unsuccessful | behind-the-scenes, secret | bilateral, multilateral | constant, continuous | delicate | detailed
serious
The two countries entered into serious negotiations to reach a peace agreement.
high-level | pay, peace, trade, wage, etc.
VERB + NEGOTIATION
enter into, open | break off | resume
conduct
The two companies conducted negotiations over several weeks before reaching an agreement.
conclude
be open to, be subject to
Whether we can extend your contract remains subject to negotiation between both companies.
NEGOTIATION + VERB
begin, start
continue, go on
The peace negotiations went on for several months before both sides reached an agreement.
break down, collapse
NEGOTIATION + NOUN
process
PREP
by ~
The two companies reached a settlement by negotiation rather than going to court.
in ~ (with)
The company is currently in negotiation with its employees about next year's salary increases.
through ~
The two countries decided to settle their trade dispute through negotiation rather than conflict.
under ~
The new trade agreement remains under negotiation between the two countries.
~ between
Peace talks finally succeeded after difficult negotiation between the government and the rebel groups.
~ of
The negotiation of a peace agreement between the two countries took several months.
~ on
The two companies held negotiations on the price of the contract last month.
~ over
The two countries held difficult negotiations over trade tariffs last month.
~ with
The company began negotiations with the union to reach a fair wage agreement.
PHRASES
a basis for negotiation, a matter for negotiation, months/years of negotiation
The two companies finally reached an agreement after months of negotiation.
a process of negotiation
Finding a solution to their disagreement required a long process of negotiation between the two companies.
room for negotiation
We still have some room for negotiation about the price before we sign the contract.