negotiating

present participle and gerund of negotiate

(intransitive) To confer with others in order to come to terms or reach an agreement.
(transitive) To arrange or settle something by mutual agreement.
(transitive) To succeed in coping with, getting over or navigate a hazard or obstacle.
(transitive) To transfer to another person with all the rights of the original holder; to pass, as a bill.
(obsolete) To transact business; to carry on trade.
(obsolete) To intrigue; to scheme.