Definition of compromise - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
negotiation balanceagreement where each side gives up something to meet halfway
- They reached a compromise after hours of discussion.
2.
securityTECH. situation where security is breachedTECH.
- The data compromise led to a loss of sensitive information.
Verb
1.
negotiationtr./intr. reach an agreement by mutual concessionstr./intr.
- They compromised to end the argument.
2.
securitytr. endanger or weaken somethingtr.
- The leak compromised the security system.
Expressions with compromise
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reach an agreement by making concessions
After hours of negotiation, they managed to come to a compromise.
reach an agreement by mutual concessions
After hours of debate, they managed to find a compromise.
reach an agreement by each side giving up something
They made a compromise to end the argument.
agree on a solution that partially satisfies both parties
The two sides reached a compromise to avoid further conflict.
give up or weaken personal beliefs for some benefit
He refused to compromise his principles for money.
reduce the level of privacy
Using unsecured networks can compromise privacy.
written settlement where opposing sides make concessions to end a dispute
They reached a compromise agreement after days of intense negotiations.
decision made by jury as middle ground
The jury reached a compromise verdict after long discussions.
fraudulent email scheme to steal money or data
They fell victim to a business email compromise.
Origin of compromise
Latin, compromissum (mutual promise)
Terms with compromise included in their meaning
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personality
willing to change or compromise
agreement
to reach an agreement or compromise
agreement
agreement or compromise between different parties
conflict
situation where opposing parties refuse to compromise
agreement
reach an agreement or compromise
negotiation
reach a compromise between two different opinions or sides
cooperation
compromise or cooperate for mutual benefit
compromise
make a partial effort or compromise
direct approach
direct and without compromise or avoidance
settle compromise
accept something less good because nothing better is available
negotiation
compromise or find a middle ground
compromise
moderate solution between two extremes
compromise
balanced approach between two extremes
risky individual
person considered likely to compromise security
compromise
action compromising principles for personal gain
compromise
accept something even if it is less than wanted
compromise
accept something below desired standard
behavior
firmly and solidly without compromise
maintain principle
refuse to abandon or compromise a principle
ethics
refuse to compromise on your moral standards
compromise
find a compromise between two conflicting things
compromise
balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features
opposition
strongly opposed to something without compromise
strong opposition
completely opposed to something without compromise
Examples of compromise in a sentence
We proposed a compromise at the negotiating table. The compromise exposed vulnerabilities in the system. A major compromise occurred, affecting thousands of accounts. The two companies compromised on the merger terms. After hours of debate, they compromised on the budget cuts. His actions compromised the integrity of the investigation.
The virus compromised the computer's performance.
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- French:compromis, négocier, ...
- German:Kompromiss, sich einigen, ...
- Italian:compromesso, accordarsi, ...
- Spanish:consenso, comprometerse, ...
- Portuguese:compromisso, chegar a um acordo, ...
- Chinese:妥协, 让步, ...
- Japanese:妥協, 妥協する, ...
- Arabic:تَسْوِيَة, تَوَصَّلَ إلى تَسْوِيَة, ...
- Hebrew:פְּשָׁרָה, לְהִתְפַּשֵּׁר, ...
- Russian:компромисс, пойти на компромисс, ...
- Ukrainian:компроміс, домовитися, ...
- Hindi:समझौता, समझौता करना, ...
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