arbitrate

verb
UK: /ˈɑːbɪtreɪt/
US: /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

  1. To officially judge how an argument between two people or groups should be settled

    1. I hope they can arbitrate a fair solution soon because we need to get back to work. [ ] [ ]
    2. An outside advisor was brought in to arbitrate the contract dispute between the company and union. [ ] [ ]

  2. To act as an independent person or body in order to reach an authoritative judgment or settlement.

    1. We needed someone to arbitrate so we asked our wise grandfather to help us. [ ] [ ]
    2. The European Court of Justice can arbitrate in disputes between member nations of the EU. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

referee adjudge mediate negotiate umpire
arbitrate adjective

  1. Acting as the judge in settling an argument or dispute.

    1. An arbitrate decision settled things quickly after the argument. [ ] [ ]
    2. The president's arbitrate role in the negotiations was critical for reaching a consensus. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "arbitrate" in English means: To officially judge how an argument between two people or groups should be settled, To act as an independent person or body in order to reach an authoritative judgment or settlement..

The phonetic transcription of "arbitrate" is /ˈɑːbɪtreɪt/ in British English and /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arbitrate": referee, adjudge, mediate, negotiate, umpire.

Example usage of "arbitrate": "I hope they can arbitrate a fair solution soon because we need to get back to work.". More examples on the page.