# bargaining

Pronunciation: say "BAR-guhn-ing" US /ˈbɑːɹɡənɪŋ/, UK /ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The act of discussing terms back and forth to reach an agreement, especially about price or conditions.
   - Simple: The act of talking back and forth to agree on a price or deal.
   - _Weeks of bargaining between the union and management produced a new contract._
   - _Successful bargaining requires knowing when to walk away from the table._

## Verb

2. Present participle of bargain. — present participle and gerund of bargain
   - Simple: Present participle of bargain. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.
   - _The two sides are still bargaining over wages and overtime._
   - _Shoppers bargaining in the crowded bazaar filled the narrow lanes._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/bargaining (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).