negotiate various impediments?

[sky753]

Hello Everyone,​

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What does "negotiate impediments" mean in the following sentence?​

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In its century-old course of development, Fudan University has negotiated various impediments, contributing remarkably to the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the cultivation of scientific talents, shedding luminous light on the creation of China's modern rationality and the nurturing of humanistic spirit.​

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Regards​

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Sky​

 

[sky753]

To negotiate an impediment is to solve a problem. There were some problems (impediments) during the years that the university has been operating. These problems were negotiated (approached, discussed, and resolved) with success.

Many thanks for your excellent explanations!:up::up: