deal-making

Definitions

The process of negotiating and reaching agreements or contracts, especially in business or politics.

The activity of engaging in strategic transactions or arrangements to achieve a desired outcome.

Examples

The CEO is renowned for his aggressive deal-making skills during high-stakes corporate mergers.

After months of intense deal-making, the two companies finally reached a mutually beneficial agreement.

Successful international diplomacy often requires a delicate balance of patience and strategic deal-making.

Synonyms

negotiation bargaining wheeling and dealing contracting brokering trading horse-trading

Antonyms

disagreement conflict impasse stalemate discord noncooperation opposition