compromise

US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/

UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/

B1

verb

  • To weaken your position or views
  • To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
  • To put something at risk or in danger

noun

  • When you lessen your demands to get agreement
  • An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

other

  • To settle a dispute by mutual concession.

other

  • To settle a dispute by mutual concession.
  • To endanger or weaken something.
  • To accept standards that are lower than is desirable.
  • To cause to be vulnerable or function less effectively.