compromise

CEFRC1

/ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An agreement in which each side gives up something.

  2. 02

    verb

    To settle a disagreement by giving up some demands.

Examples

  • After lengthy talks the two sides finally reached a compromise.

  • We have no choice but to compromise.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑe̯z]
  • /ˈkɔmpɹəˌmɑez/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A breach of a computer or network's rules such that an unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information may have occurred, or the unauthorized disclosure or loss itself.

  2. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender.

  3. The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

More examples

In context

  • We arrived at a compromise.

  • They tried to compromise the security in the computer by guessing the password.

  • a compromise of character or right

Synonyms

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Origin

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.