Definition

1. Verb:

   • To agree (that...): To reach a mutual understanding or arrangement about something after discussion.
   • To come to terms: To settle a matter by finding a mutually acceptable solution.

2. Noun:

   • An agreement: The arrangement or understanding that is reached between parties.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Hai bên đã thoả thuận về mức giá. (The two parties agreed on the price.)
  • Chúng tôi thoả thuận sẽ gặp lại vào tuần sau. (We agreed that we would meet again next week.)
• Noun:
  • Họ đã đạt được một thoả thuận quan trọng. (They reached an important agreement.)
  • Thoả thuận này có hiệu lực trong vòng một năm. (This agreement is valid for one year.)

Advanced Usage

• "Thoả thuận chung": General agreement or consensus.
  • Cuối cùng cũng đạt được thoả thuận chung. (A general consensus was finally reached.)
• "Thoả thuận miệng": Verbal agreement.
  • Đó chỉ là một thoả thuận miệng, không có giấy tờ. (That was only a verbal agreement, with no paperwork.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thoả hiệp (v/n): To compromise; a compromise.
  • Cả hai đều phải thoả hiệp. (Both sides had to compromise.)
• Đồng thuận (v/n): To consent; consensus.
  • Cần có sự đồng thuận của tất cả mọi người. (The consent of everyone is needed.)

Synonyms

• Verb: To concur, to settle, to arrange.
• Noun: Pact, arrangement, understanding, deal.

Related Idioms

• "Bắt tay thoả thuận": To shake hands on a deal; to formally agree.
  • Hai công ty bắt tay thoả thuận hợp tác. (The two companies shook hands on a cooperation agreement.)

verb

1. to agree (that.), to come to terms