compromise

I UK [ˈkɒmprəmaɪz] / US [ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz] noun [countable/uncountable]
Word forms "compromise":
singular compromise plural compromises
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a) a way of solving a problem or ending an argument in which both people or groups accept that they cannot have everything they want

compromise between:

This deal is the ideal compromise between your needs and their demands.

reach/arrive at/come to a compromise:

Both sides have agreed to meet, in the hope of reaching a compromise.

make a compromise:

Neither of them is willing to make compromises.

b) [only before noun] involving a compromise

a compromise solution/agreement/settlement

II UK [ˈkɒmprəmaɪz] / US [ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz] verb
Word forms "compromise":
present tense I/you/we/they compromise he/she/it compromises present participle compromising past tense compromised past participle compromised
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1) [intransitive] to solve a problem or end an argument by accepting that you cannot have everything that you want

Her refusal to compromise infuriated her colleagues.

compromise on:

We simply cannot compromise on the question of human rights.

2) [transitive] to risk harming or losing something important

We cannot compromise the safety of our workers.

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Collocations:
Nouns frequently used as objects of compromise
▪  independence, neutrality, reputation, safety, security

3) [transitive] to behave in a way that is not honest by doing things that do not agree with what you previously believed in or tried to achieve

Traditional supporters are accusing the party of compromising its principles.

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Collocations:
Nouns frequently used as objects of compromise
▪  beliefs, ideals, principles, standards

compromise yourself/your position — to do something to make people think that they cannot trust you