contracttalks

noun
UK /ˈkɒntræk tɔːks/
US /ˈkɑːntræk tɔːks/

Talks where people discuss and agree on the rules of a deal.

The two companies held contracttalks before signing the big deal.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Conversations about the terms of a written agreement.

The lawyers joined the contracttalks to check every detail.

3. A series of meetings to settle a business arrangement.

After weeks of contracttalks, they finally reached a deal.

4. Discussions between workers and bosses about a work contract.

The union started contracttalks with the managers on Monday.