reach an agreement

This page is about the collocation reach an agreement

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to finally agree after discussing or negotiating something

For example

  • Have they reached an agreement on the pay increases yet?

  • After days of negotiation on the terms of the deal, an agreement still hasn't been reached.

Note:
Related collocations include "come to an agreement" and "reach a compromise"

Quick Quiz

The two sides haven't reached an agreement yet, so they'll

a. change sides

b. continue their discussions

c. reach a disagreement instead
a) change sides b) continue their discussions c) reach a disagreement instead

Contributor: Matt Errey