compromise in German
compromise in German is Kompromiss, Ausgleich, eine Abmachung machen — compromise means an agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
compromise in German
Kompromiss
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
Ausgleich
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
eine Abmachung machen
(ambitransitive) To bind by mutual agreement.
einen Kompromiss schließen
(ambitransitive) To bind by mutual agreement.
sich einigen
(ambitransitive) To bind by mutual agreement.
einen Kompromiss finden
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
vermitteln
To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
kompromittieren
(transitive) To breach (a security system).
What does "compromise" mean?
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noun An agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
"After hours of negotiation, both sides reached a compromise."
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verb To settle a disagreement by each side making concessions.
"They compromised on a start time that suited everyone."
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verb To weaken or damage something, or expose it to risk.
"The leak compromised the integrity of the entire structure."
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compromise in a sentence
- After hours of negotiation, both sides reached a compromise.
- They compromised on a start time that suited everyone.
- The leak compromised the integrity of the entire structure.
- Hackers compromised the company's customer database.
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What is "compromise" in German?
"compromise" in German is Kompromiss, Ausgleich, eine Abmachung machen. compromise means: An agreement reached when each side gives up part of what it wants.
How do you use "compromise" in a sentence?
Example: "After hours of negotiation, both sides reached a compromise." In German, "compromise" is Kompromiss, Ausgleich, eine Abmachung machen.
Are there other ways to say "compromise" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "compromise": Kompromiss, Ausgleich, eine Abmachung machen, einen Kompromiss schließen, sich einigen, einen Kompromiss finden.
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