Meaning of the word mediates in English

What does mediates mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mediates

US /ˈmiː.di.eɪts/
UK /ˈmiː.di.eɪts/

Verb

1.

intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation

Example:
The UN often mediates in international conflicts.
A third party mediates between the employer and the union.
2.

act as a means of conveying or reconciling

Example:
Language mediates between our thoughts and the external world.
The internet mediates communication across vast distances.