
verb (used with object), re·ne·go·ti·at·ed, re·ne·go·ti·at·ing.
- to negotiate again, as a loan, treaty, etc.
- to reexamine (a government contract) with a view to eliminating or modifying those provisions found to represent excessive profits to the contractor.
verb (used without object), re·ne·go·ti·at·ed, re·ne·go·ti·at·ing.
- to negotiate anew.
- to reexamine the costs and profits involved in a government contract for adjustment purposes.
verb
- to negotiate again in order to alter or change previously agreed terms
1934, from re- “again” + negotiate. Related: Renegotiated; renegotiating.