negotiation

柯林斯词典

1. N-VAR Negotiations are formal discussions between people who have different aims or intentions, especially in business or politics, during which they try to reach an agreement. (尤指商業或政治上的) 談判
Warren said, "We have had meaningful negotiations and I believe we are very close to a deal."
沃倫說：“我們已經進行了富有意義的談判，我相信我們很快就能達成協議。”

The pending releases of the prisoners are meant to create a climate for negotiation.
The president is predisposed towards negotiation and favours a peaceful way of resolving the crisis .
The pay negotiations have reached a delicate stage .
What sort of line do you think we should take in the pay negotiations?
A halt to the fighting is a precondition for negotiations.