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Definition compromise in American English

compromise verb

verb
/ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/

▪ independence, neutrality, reputation, safety, security

▪ beliefs, ideals, principles, standards

1

to solve a problem or end an argument by accepting that you cannot have everything that you want

Example

Her refusal to compromise infuriated her colleagues.

Example

We simply cannot compromise on the question of human rights.

2

to risk harming or losing something important

Example

We will not compromise the safety of our workers.

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3

to behave in a way that is not honest by doing things that do not agree with what you previously believed in or tried to achieve

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Definition compromise in American English