renegotiate

American  

[ree-ni-goh-shee-ayt] / ˌri nɪˈgoʊ ʃiˌeɪt /

verb (used with object)

renegotiated, renegotiating

1. to negotiate again, as a loan, treaty, etc.

2. to reexamine (a government contract) with a view to eliminating or modifying those provisions found to represent excessive profits to the contractor.

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verb (used without object)

renegotiated, renegotiating

1. to negotiate anew.

2. to reexamine the costs and profits involved in a government contract for adjustment purposes.

renegotiate British  

/ ˌriːnɪˈɡəʊʃɪˌeɪt /

verb

1. to negotiate again in order to alter or change previously agreed terms

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Other Word Forms

• renegotiation
  noun
• renegotiable
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of renegotiate

First recorded in 1930–35; re- + negotiate

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Explanation

To renegotiate is to go back to a previously settled agreement and discuss the details all over again. If you have to renegotiate the terms of your dog walking job, it may feel like you're starting from scratch. To negotiate is to bargain, confer, or compromise until you reach a deal with another person or group. When you renegotiate, you do it again. After you move into a new apartment and realize there's a loud music store downstairs, you might try to renegotiate your lease, asking your landlord to reduce your rent. And countries frequently renegotiate treaties, returning to haggle over details, making sure they benefit from the agreement.

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

renegotiate renegotiated renegotiating

"The transition to next-generation HBM will open up the opportunity to renegotiate prices" for Samsung, "helping to guarantee solid margins," the Shinhan Securities note said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Demand is so strong right now, Baker observes that AI companies will be very reluctant to renegotiate terms with the chip makers because the latter can so easily find other buyers any time they like.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

They could make space by significantly reducing the salaries of Pollock's team-mates who renegotiate this year, although that might not be very popular or sensible business.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

If the deal falls through or is still unsettled by June 2027, it could pay Warner a $7 billion breakup fee or renegotiate the deadline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

“Cyclopes! I tell you, Stheno, when I destroy Neptune and take over the oceans, we will renegotiate the Cyclopes’ labor contract.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

It renegotiated their alliance last year and retains only a non-exclusive license on its technology until 2032 though is OpenAI's biggest shareholder.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Sarago said that, thankfully, she had not had any trust disputes go to court in her practice — but plenty were renegotiated over time.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

But its duration locked schools in while rivals renegotiated shorter, more lucrative deals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

The deal was renegotiated after Everton initially agreed a £40m deal with Monaco for Balogun, 25, because of an issue with his medical.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

The government renegotiated its public debt in 2005 and paid   off its remaining obligations to the IMF in early 2006.

From The 2007 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

Now, however, is a good moment to press the claim — Washington and Beijing are currently renegotiating the terms of their trade and financial relationship ahead of next month’s meeting between U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

He said the hospital is “trying to turn it around from all the levers possible,” such as renegotiating contracts with insurers, trimming costs and advocating for more government funding.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

And there are not-too-distant examples of companies renegotiating or extending contracts in times of market stress, when their customers don’t need as much of the things they make.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

BBC Sport delves into all the issues that will shape Arsenal's summer and why renegotiating the manager's deal is the priority.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026

The EA said "renegotiating payments to taxi operators" was one of the savings measures it announced last month in an attempt to address its projected funding shortfall which is in the region of £300m.

From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025

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