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compromise

ˈkɒmprəmaɪz

noun

kompromis

kɔmˈprɔmʲis· rzeczownik
Definition

an agreement made between two people or groups in which each side gives up some of the things they want so that both sides are happy at the end

Examples
After lengthy talks the two sides finally reached a compromise.
Po długich rozmowach obie strony w końcu osiągnęły kompromis.
Synonyms
agreementsettlementdeal
Collocations
reach a compromisepolitical compromisefair compromise

verb

iść na kompromis

ˈiɕt͡ɕ na kɔmˈprɔmʲis· czasownik
Also
ustępować
Definition

to give up some of your demands in order to reach an agreement after disagreeing with somebody

Examples
Neither side is prepared to compromise.
Żadna ze stron nie jest gotowa iść na kompromis.
Synonyms
concedenegotiatesettle
Collocations
compromise on principlescompromise one's valuesbe willing to compromise
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