give-and-take, discussion, word - an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"

parley - a negotiation between enemies

diplomacy, diplomatic negotiations - negotiation between nations

bargaining - the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement

collective bargaining - negotiation between an employer and trade union

horse trading - negotiation accompanied by mutual concessions and shrewd bargaining

mediation - negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party

activity - any specific activity; "they avoided all recreational activity"