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

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:

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.

[countable] an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things they want so that both sides are happy at the end. After lengthy talks the two …

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. …

COMPROMISE definition: 1. an agreement to accept something which is not exactly what you want: 2. to agree to something…. Learn more.

4 days ago · A bipartisan quartet of House lawmakers released a “statement of principles” Monday for a potential compromise on an extension of Obamacare subsidies, which would …

In negotiations, compromise is often necessary for success, whether in business deals, politics, or personal disagreements. It implies a willingness to find common ground, even if it means not …

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 …