to settle (disputes, strikes, etc.) as an intermediary between parties; reconcile.

to bring about (an agreement, accord, truce, peace, etc.) as an intermediary between parties by compromise, reconciliation, removal of misunderstanding, etc.

to effect (a result) or convey (a message, gift, etc.) by or as if by an intermediary.

to act between parties to effect an agreement, compromise, reconciliation, etc.

to occupy an intermediate place or position.

acting through, dependent on, or involving an intermediate agency; not direct or immediate.

verb

argue , contend , disagree , fight

verb

act as middle , arbitrate , bring to terms , conciliate , deal , go fifty-fifty , intercede , interfere , intermediate , interpose , intervene , make a deal , make peace , meet halfway * , moderate , negotiate , propitiate , reconcile , referee , resolve , restore harmony , settle , step in , strike happy medium , trade off , umpire , interject