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

Meta has promoted Muse as an instant money saver, with the ability to help renegotiate your utility bills or spot subscriptions you’re not using.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 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

It has been widely reported that JioStar was seeking to renegotiate, external its $3bn broadcast rights contract with the International Cricket Council for 2024-2027 due to financial losses.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

We were caught between a mountain we couldn’t climb and a ledge we had no intention of trying to renegotiate.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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

Joshua's agreement with the Saudi organisers financing the event stipulated the contest would take place in Britain and would have had to be renegotiated for a move to the United States.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

After Mr. Trump renegotiated the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement, renaming it USMCA, he called it the “best agreement we’ve ever made.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 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

But there is serious jeopardy for Real if they keep Vinicius without renegotiating his contract.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 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

Commissioner Roger Goodell wants to take advantage of this dominance by renegotiating with the networks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026

While upholding Carter’s nullification of the other leases, including the Brentwood School’s use of 22 acres for athletic facilities, the panel said the judge went too far in prohibiting the VA from renegotiating those leases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025

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