compromise

verb [I] (AGREEMENT)

/ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/

/ˈkɑːm-/

Definition

B2 to accept that you will reduce your demands or change your opinion in order to reach an agreement with someone: Party unity is threatened when members will not compromise. Well, you want $400 and I say $300, so let's compromise at/on $350.Accepting and agreeing reluctantlyAccepting and agreeingApproving and approval

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