: settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions. The two sides were unwilling to compromise. The union and employer agreed to compromise. …

compromise noun [C] (AGREEMENT) Add to word list an agreement between two sides who have different opinions, in which each side gives up something it had wanted:

COMPROMISE definition: a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal …

If you compromise with someone, you reach an agreement with them in which you both give up something that you originally wanted. You can also say that two people or groups compromise.

A compromise is a way of settling differences by everybody making concessions. If you want to stay out until 10 and your friend wants to stay out until midnight, 11 is a good compromise. …

Definition of compromise noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. a settlement of differences by mutual adjustment or modification of opposing claims, principles, demands, etc.; agreement by mutual concession. 2. the result of such a settlement. 3. …

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English com‧pro‧mise1 /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz $ ˈkɑːm-/ noun 1 [countable, uncountable] an agreement that is achieved after everyone involved accepts less …

COMPROMISE meaning: 1 : 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 often used before …

compromise (with sb) on sth They compromised with the HR department on the details of the appraisal system. compromise (on) sth 'I believe it can be done without compromising on …