negotiate; talks; meeting
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to negotiate; to hold talks
formalUsed for formal or diplomatic discussions between parties, often aiming to resolve issues or reach agreements. Usually involves more than two sides.
The leaders of the two countries held high-level talks in Beijing.
The trade representatives are communicating about the details of the talks.
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After three rounds of negotiations, the two sides finally reached a preliminary consensus.
The main topics of this meeting are regional security and cooperation.
We scheduled a video conference to discuss the project's progress.
noun
talks; meeting; conference
formalRefers to the event or instance of negotiation itself. Often used in news and formal contexts.
This round of talks achieved constructive results.
The press conference was held after the formal meeting concluded.
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He attended the multilateral economic and trade talks as the chief representative.