compromise
/ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/
verb
- To settle a disagreement by each side giving up something.
- The union and management compromised on a new contract after weeks of talks.
- We need to compromise if we want to finish the project on time.
- The two neighbors compromised on the height of the fence between their yards.
- To weaken or damage something, such as one's principles, safety, or quality.
- He refused to compromise his values for a promotion.
- The constant rain compromised the structural integrity of the old bridge.
- Using weak passwords can compromise the security of your online accounts.
noun
- An agreement reached by each side giving up some of its demands.
- The compromise between the two political parties allowed the bill to pass.
- After hours of negotiation, they reached a compromise that satisfied both sides.
- In a healthy relationship, compromise is often necessary to resolve disagreements.
- A middle state or quality between two different things.
- The design was a compromise between modern style and traditional comfort.
- They chose a compromise location that was halfway between both of their homes.
- The recipe was a compromise between a cake and a pudding.
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