mediate

• Verb, das bezeichnet, zwischen Parteien zu vermitteln, um einen Streit zu schlichten oder eine Einigung zu erzielen; auch: zwischen unterschiedlichen Positionen oder Kulturen vermittelnd tätig sein.

A verb meaning to intervene between parties in order to help them resolve a disagreement or reach a compromise.

1. Intervene in a disputeB2formal

   To act as a go-between to help two opposing sides reach an agreement.

   Vermitteln

   • A neutral third party was called in to mediate the labor dispute.
   • She successfully mediated between the two departments.
   • The UN sent a representative to mediate the peace talks.

   Synonymearbitratebrokerconciliatefacilitateintercedeintervenemoderatenegotiaterefereeumpire

   Antonymeagitateantagonizeinciteinflameprovokestir

2. Bring about a resultC1formal

   To bring about or influence a result through intervention.

   Ein Ergebnis bewirken

   • The therapist mediated a resolution between the family members.
   • The agreement was mediated by a team of lawyers.
   • They mediated a compromise that satisfied both sides.

   Synonymearbitratebrokerfacilitateintercedeintervenenegotiateresolvesettle