compromise
[/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/]
noun/verbpl: compromises
compromisso
1. (noun) An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions
They reached a compromise after hours of negotiation.
Eles chegaram a um compromisso após horas de negociação.
2. (noun) A thing that is intermediate between two different things in quality, form, or nature
The design is a compromise between modern and traditional styles.
O design é um compromisso entre estilos modernos e tradicionais.
3. (verb) To settle a dispute by mutual concession
We need to compromise to find a solution that works for everyone.
Precisamos fazer um compromisso para encontrar uma solução que funcione para todos.
4. (verb) To weaken or undermine something by making damaging concessions
His credibility was compromised by the scandal.
Sua credibilidade foi comprometida pelo escândalo.
NYC Slang
deal or meet someone halfway
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