compromise

[US]/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
[UK]/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc.
vi. to settle differences by mutual concessions; find a middle ground solution
vt. to expose to danger, suspicion, or disrepute

Phrases & Collocations

reach a compromise

make a compromise

find a compromise

missouri compromise

Example Sentences

compromise with a person

a compromise of morality.

a compromise that is fair to both factions.

We can not compromise on such terms.

Such conduct will compromise your reputation.

The compromise was a face-saver for all concerned.

to oppose all vacillation and compromise

everyone will have to compromise to some extent.

MacGregor would be a compromise, the safe choice.

They compromised by going to the cinema.

Jane will never compromise with Bill, nor will Bill compromise with Jane.

a compromise which might be agreeable to both coal owners and unions.

I should compromise the matter with my father.

commercial pressures could compromise safety.

we were not prepared to compromise on safety.

the compromise left all sides unsatisfied.

He did it without compromise of his dignity.

His offers of compromise were mere rhetoric.

Real-world Examples

But you would never compromise on your vision.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

My work has been compromising my marriage.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

Behind the posturing lies a readiness to compromise.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Congress had to step in and brokered a compromise.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2020 Collection

One of them is a willingness to compromise.

Source: May's Speech Compilation

But even that moment involved some compromise.

Source: VOA Standard September 2014 Collection

He said, " Never forget that compromise is not a dirty word. Life depends on compromise" .

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

But improving background checks could be a compromise.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

Political analyst Aviv Bushinsky explains why Gantz compromised.

Source: NPR News April 2020 Collection

That thing has no chance to compromise me.

Source: Billions Season 1

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