Compromise | Mean of compromise in English Dictionary

/ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪz/

• Noun
• a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute
1. the art of political compromise
2. To avoid an argument, always be ready to seek compromise.
3. Both boys will have to make compromises if they are to share the room. [=they will each have to give up something in order to get along]
4. The two sides were unable to reach a compromise. [=unable to come to an agreement]
5. a compromise agreement/amendment/verdict/measure
• something that combines the qualities of two different things
1. The style is a happy compromise between formal and informal.
• a change that makes something worse and that is not done for a good reason
1. a director who will not tolerate artistic compromise
2. She says that accepting their proposal would be a compromise of her principles.
• Verb

• to give up something that you want in order to reach an agreement
1. The two sides were unwilling/unable to compromise.
2. They are unwilling to compromise (with each other) on this issue.
• to expose (something) to risk or danger
1. We can't reveal that information without compromising national security.
• to damage or weaken (something)
1. a dangerous drug that can further compromise an already weakened immune system
• to damage (your reputation, integrity, etc.) by doing something that causes people to lose respect for you
1. He refused to do anything that might compromise his reputation/integrity/principles.
2. She had already compromised herself by refusing to answer their questions.