compromise
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/noun
उच्चारण कॉम्प्रमाइज़
समझौता, मेल-मिलाप (दोनों पक्षों की रियायत से)
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Asked in previous papers
as antonym
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[C, U] ~ (on sth) | ~ (between A and B)
an agreement in which each side gives up some of its demands
समझौता, मेल-मिलाप (दोनों पक्षों की रियायत से)
- After hours of talks the two parties reached a compromise.
- A good marriage is built on compromise.
- Both unions agreed to a compromise on working hours.
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- We reached a compromise after a long discussion about the budget.
- Marriage needs a lot of compromise from both partners.
Synonyms settlement agreement give and take
Opposite deadlock stalemate intransigence
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[C]
a solution that is somewhere between two different things
बीच का रास्ता, मध्यम समाधान
- The design is a compromise between cost and comfort.
- After long talks, they reached a fair compromise on working hours.
- The new timetable is a compromise between morning and evening classes.
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- A flat in the suburbs is a good compromise between price and location.
- The decision was a compromise that nobody loved but everybody accepted.
Synonyms middle course balance halfway house
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[I] ~ (with sb) (on sth)
to give up some of your demands in order to reach an agreement
समझौता करना, रियायत देकर सहमत होना
- Neither side was willing to compromise on the price.
- She refused to compromise with the landlord.
- Neither the buyers nor the sellers wanted to compromise.
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- We had to compromise on the date of the trip.
- The two leaders agreed to compromise for the sake of peace.
Synonyms meet halfway make concessions give and take
Opposite stand firm refuse
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[T] ~ sth
to do something that is against your principles or that harms your reputation, safety or standards
(सिद्धांत, सुरक्षा, गुणवत्ता से) समझौता करना, जोखिम में डालना
- The school will not compromise on safety.
- Never compromise your honesty for a quick profit.
- The leak compromised the security of the exam.
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- Do not compromise your health for a few extra marks.
- The scandal compromised the minister's position.
- Weak passwords compromise the safety of your account.
Synonyms undermine weaken jeopardize
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compromise with sb on/over sth
Use with for the other party and on or over for the issue you settle.
दूसरे पक्ष के लिए 'with' और जिस मुद्दे पर समझौता हो उसके लिए 'on' या 'over' आता है।
- The union compromised with the management on the bonus.
- Radhika compromised with her brother over the TV schedule.
reach / make a compromise
As a noun, a compromise is reached or made, not done or taken.
संज्ञा के रूप में compromise 'reach' या 'make' किया जाता है, 'do' या 'take' नहीं।
- After long talks, the two sides reached a compromise.
compromise sth (harm / weaken)
Used transitively, it means to put something in danger or weaken it, as in compromise your health or safety.
सकर्मक रूप में इसका अर्थ किसी चीज़ को ख़तरे में डालना या कमज़ोर करना है।
- Late-night study can compromise your health.
- The leak compromised the security of the exam.
compromise yourself
To compromise yourself is to damage your reputation by doing something improper.
'Compromise yourself' का अर्थ कोई अनुचित काम करके अपनी प्रतिष्ठा को हानि पहुँचाना है।
- The officer refused to compromise himself by taking a gift.
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adjective + compromise
acceptableworkableuneasyfairpolitical
- They found a workable compromise on the timetable.
verb + compromise
reachagreeacceptproposerefuse
- The leader refused any compromise on principles.
compromise + noun
solutionformuladealcandidateposition
- A compromise formula ended the strike.
compromise + abstract noun
safetyqualitysecurityintegrityhealth
- Never compromise on quality for speed.
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- Neither side was ready to compromise on the date of the exam.
कोई भी पक्ष परीक्षा की तारीख़ पर समझौता करने को तैयार नहीं था।
- A good marriage depends on a little compromise from both partners.
अच्छा वैवाहिक जीवन दोनों साथियों के थोड़े समझौते पर निर्भर करता है।
- The school reached a compromise: sports on Saturday, classes on Sunday.
विद्यालय ने समझौता किया: शनिवार को खेल, रविवार को कक्षाएँ।
- The leaked paper compromised the fairness of the test.
लीक हुए पर्चे ने परीक्षा की निष्पक्षता को आघात पहुँचाया।
- Radhika would not compromise her honesty to win the contest.
राधिका ने प्रतियोगिता जीतने के लिए अपनी ईमानदारी से समझौता नहीं किया।
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✗ We compromised to each other.
✓ We compromised with each other.
Compromise takes with before the other party.
दूसरे पक्ष से पहले 'compromise' के साथ 'with' आता है।
✗ The two parties did a compromise.
✓ The two parties reached a compromise.
The natural verbs are reach or make, not do.
यहाँ स्वाभाविक verb 'reach' या 'make' हैं, 'do' नहीं।
✗ She never compromises in quality.
✓ She never compromises on quality.
The preposition after compromise for the issue is on, not in.
मुद्दे के लिए 'compromise' के बाद 'on' आता है, 'in' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words describe settling a difference, but they stress different things.
ये शब्द मतभेद सुलझाने का वर्णन करते हैं, पर अलग बातों पर बल देते हैं।
Each side gives up something to reach agreement.
सहमति के लिए हर पक्ष कुछ छोड़ देता है।
- Both sides compromised on the price.
To end a dispute or arrange a matter finally, not necessarily by giving up anything.
विवाद समाप्त करना या मामला अंतिम रूप से तय करना, ज़रूरी नहीं कि कुछ छोड़कर।
- They settled the dispute in court.
To admit or give up a point or advantage, usually because you must.
कोई बात मान लेना या लाभ छोड़ देना, प्रायः मजबूरी में।
- He conceded that he had made an error.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
settlement agreement give and take middle course balance halfway house meet halfway make concessions undermine weaken jeopardize give take concede
Antonyms
deadlock stalemate intransigence stand firm refuse uphold protect maintain
AaSpelling
com·pro·mise
With -mise (not -mize, even in American English; like promise and premise).
अंत में -mise (American English में भी -mize नहीं; promise और premise की तरह)।
§Grammar and usage
Compromise with sb on sth; compromise between A and B.
'compromise with sb on sth' और 'compromise between A and B' आता है।
Note the two senses: reach a compromise (good) versus compromise your principles (bad).
दोनों अर्थ ध्यान रखिए: reach a compromise (अच्छा) बनाम compromise your principles (बुरा)।