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give and take

/ˌɡɪv ən ˈteɪk/noun

उच्चारण गिव अन टेक

लेन-देन, आपसी समझौता, एक-दूसरे के लिए झुकना

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SSC Exams before 2018
noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    willingness in a relationship or an agreement to accept what the other person wants and to give up some of what you want

    लेन-देन, आपसी समझौता, एक-दूसरे के लिए झुकना

    • Every successful marriage needs a little give and take.
    • With some give and take on both sides, the dispute was settled.
    • Sharing a flat with friends takes some give and take.
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    • A little give and take helped the two villages agree on the water supply.
    • There is no give and take in their relationship, only arguments.

    Synonyms compromise cooperation flexibility concession

    Opposite inflexibility rigidity

  2. 2

    [U]

    a friendly exchange of views, ideas or remarks between people

    (विचारों या बातों का) आदान-प्रदान

    • The meeting allowed a lively give and take between students and teachers.
    • Good friendships involve plenty of give and take in conversation.
    • I enjoy the give and take of a good classroom discussion.
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    • The interview was a pleasant give and take between the panel and the candidate.
    • There was plenty of cheerful give and take at the dinner table.

    Synonyms exchange dialogue interchange

≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage

Usage: give and take means mutual adjustment, where each side gives up something to keep a relationship or agreement working.

Usage में give and take का अर्थ है आपसी तालमेल, जिसमें रिश्ता या समझौता बनाए रखने के लिए दोनों पक्ष कुछ न कुछ छोड़ते हैं।