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compromise with

[/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz wɪð/]
verb (phrasal verb)
fazer um compromisso com; chegar a um acordo com
1. to reach an agreement by making concessions on both sides; to settle a dispute by mutual agreement
The two parties decided to compromise with each other on the contract terms.
Os dois lados decidiram fazer um compromisso um com o outro sobre os termos do contrato.
2. to accept less than one wants or needs in order to reach an agreement
She compromised with her husband about the vacation destination.
Ela fez um compromisso com seu marido sobre o destino das férias.
NYC Slang
cut a deal with; work it out with
Synonyms
agree withsettle withcome to terms withmake concessions to
Antonyms
disagree withrefuseinsist onstand firm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fazer um compromisso com; chegar a um acordo com
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acertar com; fechar um acordo com
More colloquial, informal usage
São Paulo
fazer um acordo com; chegar a um meio termo com
Slightly more formal in business contexts
Portugal
chegar a um acordo com; fazer concessões com
European Portuguese, slightly more formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet someone halfway
give and take
come to a meeting of minds
split the difference
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