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Compromise

Meaning in business english, with examples

/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/nounCore term

In business english, compromise means: An agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wanted so that both can accept the result. Also used as a verb.

In Turkish: uzlaşma, orta yol, karşılıklı taviz

How it is used

You reach, find, suggest or agree to a compromise. As a verb: 'We compromised on the delivery date.' In negotiations it is a positive word that shows flexibility.

Example sentences

  1. After two hours, we reached a compromise: a smaller discount but faster payment.

  2. We're willing to compromise on price if you can commit to a two-year contract.

Common collocations

  • reach a compromise
  • find a compromise
  • compromise on price
  • willing to compromise
  • negotiateTo discuss something formally with another side in order to reach an agreement both can accept, for example on price or contract terms.
  • concessionSomething that one side agrees to give up or allow during a negotiation in order to reach an agreement.
  • meet halfwayTo reach an agreement by each side accepting part of what the other wants, for example by splitting a price difference.
  • win-winDescribing a situation or agreement in which both sides gain something and nobody loses.

This word in other fields

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