compromise
/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
mutual concession
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The act of reaching an agreement or the agreement itself, where two parties with different opinions each give up some of their demands.
"The negotiation ended in a compromise."
- 2.
A situation in which principles, values, safety, reputation, etc., are endangered or damaged.
"The security of the data was a serious compromise."
- 1.
To reach an agreement or find a middle ground by mutual concession.
"They compromised on the final design."
- 2.
To damage or endanger (reputation, safety, etc.).
"You should never compromise your values."
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💬 Examples
After much discussion, both sides finally reached a compromise.
After much discussion, both sides finally reached a compromise.
We had to compromise on the color of the car, as my partner wanted blue and I wanted red.
We had to compromise on the color of the car, as my partner wanted blue and I wanted red.
Don't compromise your health for work.
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How do you pronounce compromise?
compromise is pronounced [/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does compromise mean?
compromise means "mutual concession". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is compromise?
compromise is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with compromise?
Example: "After much discussion, both sides finally reached a compromise." — used to mean "mutual concession".
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