compromise

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   an agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wants

   After hours of talks, the two sides finally reached a compromise.

2. 2
   verb

   to settle an argument by each side giving up something it wants

   Neither party would compromise on the issue of pay.

3. 3
   verb

   to put something at risk or make it less safe or effective

   The leak seriously compromised the security of the network.

Common collocations

• compromise verdict Noun + noun

From Middle French compromis, from Medieval Latin, Late Latin compromissum (“a compromise, originally a mutual promise to refer to arbitration”), prop. neuter of Latin compromissus, past participle of compromittere (“to make a mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter”), from com- (“together”) + promittere (“to promise”); see promise.

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