Compromise
noun
A way of resolving disagreements where each side gives up something they want to reach a solution they can both accept.
After several hours of discussion, they finally reached a compromise.
Often appears as...
- reach a compromise
- make a compromise
verb
To settle a disagreement by each side agreeing to give up something they want.
To avoid further conflict, both parties must be ready to compromise.
Often appears as...
- compromise on something
- ready to compromise
verb
To risk harming something, especially a person's reputation.
His behavior might compromise his reputation.
Often appears as...
- compromise one's reputation
- compromise one's status
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A way of resolving disagreements where each side gives up something they want to reach a solution they can both accept.
After several hours of discussion, they finally reached a compromise.
Often appears as...
- reach a compromise
- make a compromise
verb
To settle a disagreement by each side agreeing to give up something they want.
To avoid further conflict, both parties must be ready to compromise.
Often appears as...
- compromise on something
- ready to compromise
verb
To risk harming something, especially a person's reputation.
His behavior might compromise his reputation.
Often appears as...
- compromise one's reputation
- compromise one's status
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Compromise often suggests a positive result from negotiations.
They reached a compromise and both left the meeting satisfied.
Pro Tip 2/3Mutual Concession
Remember, compromise requires both sides to give up something, not just one.
Both firms made a compromise on their prices to close the deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Equal
A compromise doesn't necessarily mean each side gives up the same amount.
He felt the compromise was unfair, but agreed for the team's sake.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Compromise often suggests a positive result from negotiations.
They reached a compromise and both left the meeting satisfied.
Pro Tip 2/3Mutual Concession
Remember, compromise requires both sides to give up something, not just one.
Both firms made a compromise on their prices to close the deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Equal
A compromise doesn't necessarily mean each side gives up the same amount.
He felt the compromise was unfair, but agreed for the team's sake.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Compromise often suggests a positive result from negotiations.
They reached a compromise and both left the meeting satisfied.
Pro Tip 2/3Mutual Concession
Remember, compromise requires both sides to give up something, not just one.
Both firms made a compromise on their prices to close the deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Equal
A compromise doesn't necessarily mean each side gives up the same amount.
He felt the compromise was unfair, but agreed for the team's sake.
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Video examples
The mathematics of love...
and not compromising to have a successful relationship. But I think that it's quite interesting to know that there is really mathematical evidence to say that you should never let the sun go down on your anger. So those are my top three tips of how maths can help you with love and relationships.
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How we take back the...
we support this, this is something that needed to happen, that's a powerful argument, but it's not the final argument, and I think that's something that public should decide. But at the same time, the government has hinted that they want some kind of deal, that they want me to compromise
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Why are cockroaches so...
They would die near the sites of nuclear explosions and would still be severely compromised miles away. Moreover, disasters that threaten humanity also jeopardize the habitats and buffets we provide roaches. Perhaps the only way to beat them is through our mutual destruction.
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Compromising the Food...
neighbors did put on some dangerous people I didn't give them ilonka it doesn't matter how much you get them you listen to me if you ever do that again if you ever compromise my pants no way the problem that's helping out it's not helping out you don't understand it's
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Garth Lenz: The true...
We have an incredible gift in the boreal, an incredible opportunity to preserve our best defense against global warming, but we could let that slip away. The tar sands could threaten not just a large section of the boreal. It compromises the life and the health
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How to fix a broken...
You'll be more present with your friends, more engaged with your family, not to mention the billions of dollars of compromised productivity in the workplace that could be avoided. So if you know someone who is heartbroken, have compassion,
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An algorithm for happily...
comes to their love life and so it can happen to the best of us it leaves us with a conundrum on the one hand falling in love is one of the best experiences that we can have emotionally on the other hand it seems to compromise our
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Best Of Oceans PIPE BBC...
would become infested with parasites compromising their health this is the first time that such behavior has been seen at depth in Galapagos like it's sort of it in another world right now it doesn't it doesn't seem
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Why wasn’t the Bill of...
to create a stronger federal government. Thanks to compromises on issues like state representation, taxation power, and how to elect the president, their proposal gradually gained support.
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Rare Footage of Ocean...
compromising their health this is the first time that such behavior has been seen at depth in Galapagos like it's sort of it in another world right now it doesn't it doesn't seem
Video examples
The mathematics of love...
and not compromising to have a successful relationship. But I think that it's quite interesting to know that there is really mathematical evidence to say that you should never let the sun go down on your anger. So those are my top three tips of how maths can help you with love and relationships.
Video examples
How we take back the...
we support this, this is something that needed to happen, that's a powerful argument, but it's not the final argument, and I think that's something that public should decide. But at the same time, the government has hinted that they want some kind of deal, that they want me to compromise
Video examples
Why are cockroaches so...
They would die near the sites of nuclear explosions and would still be severely compromised miles away. Moreover, disasters that threaten humanity also jeopardize the habitats and buffets we provide roaches. Perhaps the only way to beat them is through our mutual destruction.
Video examples
Compromising the Food...
neighbors did put on some dangerous people I didn't give them ilonka it doesn't matter how much you get them you listen to me if you ever do that again if you ever compromise my pants no way the problem that's helping out it's not helping out you don't understand it's
Video examples
Garth Lenz: The true...
We have an incredible gift in the boreal, an incredible opportunity to preserve our best defense against global warming, but we could let that slip away. The tar sands could threaten not just a large section of the boreal. It compromises the life and the health
Video examples
How to fix a broken...
You'll be more present with your friends, more engaged with your family, not to mention the billions of dollars of compromised productivity in the workplace that could be avoided. So if you know someone who is heartbroken, have compassion,
Video examples
An algorithm for happily...
comes to their love life and so it can happen to the best of us it leaves us with a conundrum on the one hand falling in love is one of the best experiences that we can have emotionally on the other hand it seems to compromise our
Video examples
Best Of Oceans PIPE BBC...
would become infested with parasites compromising their health this is the first time that such behavior has been seen at depth in Galapagos like it's sort of it in another world right now it doesn't it doesn't seem
Video examples
Why wasn’t the Bill of...
to create a stronger federal government. Thanks to compromises on issues like state representation, taxation power, and how to elect the president, their proposal gradually gained support.
Video examples
Rare Footage of Ocean...
compromising their health this is the first time that such behavior has been seen at depth in Galapagos like it's sort of it in another world right now it doesn't it doesn't seem
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Quote examples
Kevin Hart
American Actor
I don't take pictures when I'm with my kids, for the sake of my kids. It's important when you're as busy as I am that you give your kids your time when you're with them, and nothing compromises that. I've been lucky enough to have fans that understand that.
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Colin Powell
American Statesman
My own experience is use the tools that are out there. Use the digital world. But never lose sight of the need to reach out and talk to other people who don't share your view. Listen to them and see if you can find a way to compromise.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
It's not that I have compromised or anything, but it's always been important to me to take good care of myself and be a good example. I'm not much a role model in terms of hair care, though.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
You may either win your peace or buy it: win it, by resistance to evil; buy it, by compromise with evil.
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Future
American Musician
It takes compromise to raise a child, especially with a schedule like mine.
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Greta Thunburg
Swedish Environmentalist
I see the world in black and white, and I don't like compromising.
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Saina Nehwal
Indian Athlete
I think studies are really important and shouldn't be compromised.
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Angela Stanton-King
American Author
I will not compromise on anything related to protecting children.
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Gretchen Carlson
American Journalist
Life is about compromise - in relationships and at work.
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Kevin McCloud
British Designer
Life involves other people and it is a compromise.
Quote examples
Kevin Hart
American Actor
I don't take pictures when I'm with my kids, for the sake of my kids. It's important when you're as busy as I am that you give your kids your time when you're with them, and nothing compromises that. I've been lucky enough to have fans that understand that.
Quote examples
Colin Powell
American Statesman
My own experience is use the tools that are out there. Use the digital world. But never lose sight of the need to reach out and talk to other people who don't share your view. Listen to them and see if you can find a way to compromise.
Quote examples
Patti Smith
American Musician
It's not that I have compromised or anything, but it's always been important to me to take good care of myself and be a good example. I'm not much a role model in terms of hair care, though.
Quote examples
John Ruskin
English Writer
You may either win your peace or buy it: win it, by resistance to evil; buy it, by compromise with evil.
Quote examples
Future
American Musician
It takes compromise to raise a child, especially with a schedule like mine.
Quote examples
Greta Thunburg
Swedish Environmentalist
I see the world in black and white, and I don't like compromising.
Quote examples
Saina Nehwal
Indian Athlete
I think studies are really important and shouldn't be compromised.
Quote examples
Angela Stanton-King
American Author
I will not compromise on anything related to protecting children.
Quote examples
Gretchen Carlson
American Journalist
Life is about compromise - in relationships and at work.
Quote examples
Kevin McCloud
British Designer
Life involves other people and it is a compromise.
Example 1 of 10
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