compromise

• Substantivo que designa um acordo ou entendimento alcançado por meio de concessões mútuas, em que cada lado abre mão de algo para resolver um conflito ou disputa.

A noun referring to an agreement or settlement reached by mutual concession, where each party gives up something to resolve a conflict or dispute.

1. Mutual agreementB2formal

   An agreement reached by each side making concessions.

   Acordo

   • After hours of negotiation, they reached a compromise.
   • The compromise satisfied both parties.
   • A compromise was necessary to avoid a strike.

   Sinônimosaccommodationagreementarrangementdealgive-and-takesettlementtradeoff

   Antônimosconflictdeadlockdisagreementimpasse

2. Middle groundB2formal

   A settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an intermediate state between conflicting alternatives.

   Meio-termo

   • The final contract was a compromise between the two proposals.
   • They found a compromise that balanced cost and quality.
   • The compromise solution was acceptable to everyone.

   Sinônimosaccommodationagreementbalanceconcessionsettlementtradeoff

   Antônimosconflictdisagreementdispute

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de resolver uma disputa por meio de concessões mútuas, ou de enfraquecer ou prejudicar algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of settling a dispute by mutual concession, or to weaken or damage something.

1. Reach an agreementB2formal

   To settle a dispute by mutual concessions.

   Chegar a um acordo

   • They compromised on the price of the car.
   • The two parties compromised to avoid a lawsuit.
   • We need to compromise to reach a fair solution.

   Sinônimosconcedenegotiatesettle

2. Weaken or endangerB2formal

   To expose to risk or weaken the integrity of something.

   Comprometer

   • Sharing your password can compromise your security.
   • The leak compromised the entire operation.
   • His actions compromised the team's trust.

   Sinônimosdamageendangerhazardimpairjeopardizeprejudicethreatenundermineweaken

   Antônimosfortifyhardenstrengthen