compromise
gb/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/ us/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
B1
انگریزی
~ 9500
kompromisszum, kompromisszumot köt, enged, feladja az elveit, megalkuszik, veszélyeztet, aláás, feltör, kompromittál, köztes megoldás, engedmény, sérülés
اسم
B1
1
استعمال کا انداز:
to reach/strike/work out a compromise (with [someone]) (on [something])
After hours of discussion, the two sides finally reached a compromise on the new contract.
Többórás egyeztetés után a két fél végül kompromisszumra jutott az új szerződés ügyében.
The agreement was a compromise that left neither party completely satisfied.
A megállapodás kompromisszum volt, amellyel egyik fél sem volt teljesen elégedett.
We found a compromise: I cook dinner, and he does the dishes.
The peace deal was a fragile compromise between the rival groups.
The committee is still looking for a compromise that everyone can accept.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
They reached a compromise after a long fight.
Hosszú vita után kompromisszumra jutottak.
The teacher helped the students find a compromise.
A tanár segített a diákoknak kompromisszumot találni.
We need a compromise that is fair for both of us.
The two companies made a compromise on the price.
The plan is a compromise between cost and quality.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes say *do a compromise* instead of *reach a compromise* or *make a compromise*. Also, some think *compromise* always means something negative, but in this sense it is often neutral or positive, because it helps end conflict.
معنی
agreement after mutual concessions
لفظی تراکیب
reach a compromise
|strike a compromise
|work out a compromise
|a fair compromise
|a good compromise
|a compromise between A and B
ہم معنی الفاظ
settlement (Often used in legal or formal disputes; slightly more formal than ‘compromise’.)
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agreement (More general; does not always imply that both sides gave something up.)
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middle ground (Informal; stresses the idea of a position between two sides rather than the act of negotiating it.)
متضاد الفاظ
deadlock (Emphasizes a situation where no agreement can be reached.)
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stalemate (Suggests complete standstill with no progress or agreement.)
موضوعات
politics
|business
|daily life
|relationships
|communication
تعریف
An agreement where each side gives up some of what it wants so they can stop arguing.
An agreement reached by people or groups in which each side accepts less than it originally wanted, usually to end a disagreement or conflict.
فعل
B1
2
enged
B1
استعمال کا انداز:
to compromise (with [someone]) (on [something])
Both sides must be willing to compromise if we want to avoid a strike.
Mindkét félnek hajlandónak kell lennie kompromisszumot kötni, ha el akarjuk kerülni a sztrájkot.
She is prepared to compromise on the delivery date, but not on the price.
Hajlandó engedni a szállítási határidőből, de az árból nem.
The neighbors compromised by sharing the cost of the new fence.
We argued for days but finally compromised and chose a smaller wedding.
The government refused to compromise with the protesters on key demands.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
We have to compromise to live together.
Kompromisszumokat kell kötnünk, hogy együtt tudjunk élni.
He does not want to compromise on his holiday plans.
Nem akar engedni a nyaralási terveiből.
The two teams compromised and changed the game time.
If you never compromise, people may not like working with you.
They compromised with the landlord on the rent.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes say *compromise someone on something* instead of *compromise with someone on something*. Also, some confuse *compromise* with *compensate*, which means to pay or make up for something.
معنی
to reach agreement by concessions
لفظی تراکیب
compromise with [someone]
|compromise on [something]
|willing to compromise
|refuse to compromise
|able to compromise
ہم معنی الفاظ
settle (General verb for ending a disagreement; does not always stress mutual giving up as clearly as 'compromise'.)
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negotiate (Focuses on the process of discussion; may or may not end in compromise.)
متضاد الفاظ
refuse (Shows a complete lack of willingness to change position or reach an agreement.)
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stand firm (Emphasizes keeping one’s position without making concessions.)
موضوعات
relationships
|politics
|business
|daily life
|communication
تعریف
To end an argument by each side giving up some of what it wants.
To settle a dispute or disagreement by each side accepting less than it originally wanted.
فعل
B2
3
megalkuszik
C1
استعمال کا انداز:
to compromise [one’s principles/values/integrity]
She refused to compromise her principles, even though it cost her the job.
Nem volt hajlandó feladni az elveit, még akkor sem, ha ez az állásába került.
He felt that accepting the gift would compromise his integrity as a journalist.
Úgy érezte, hogy az ajándék elfogadása csorbítaná újságírói feddhetetlenségét.
The company will not compromise its ethical standards for a higher profit.
They accused the politician of compromising his values to win more votes.
Don’t compromise yourself just to fit in with that group.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
I will not compromise my values for money.
Nem fogom pénzért feladni az értékeimet.
He compromised his beliefs to please his boss.
Feladta a meggyőződését, hogy a főnöke kedvében járjon.
She does not want to compromise her honesty.
They say the school must not compromise its rules.
He felt bad because he compromised his principles.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse this negative sense with the neutral, cooperative sense of *compromise* as an agreement. In this sense, *compromise* usually has a negative feeling and often appears with words like *principles*, *values*, or *integrity*.
معنی
to betray or lower principles
لفظی تراکیب
compromise your principles
|compromise your values
|compromise your integrity
|morally compromised
|ethically compromised
ہم معنی الفاظ
betray (Stronger and more emotional; suggests clear disloyalty or serious moral failure.)
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sell out (Informal; often used when someone gives up their principles for money or fame.)
متضاد الفاظ
uphold (Means to support and keep your principles or standards, even when it is difficult.)
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stick to (Informal; emphasizes refusing to change your beliefs or rules.)
موضوعات
ethics
|work
|relationships
|emotions
تعریف
To act in a way that is against your own rules or values so you can get something or avoid a problem.
To do something that goes against your principles, values, or standards in order to gain an advantage or avoid difficulty.
فعل
B2
4
veszélyeztet
B2
aláás
C1
استعمال کا انداز:
to compromise [safety/quality/security/position]
Using cheap materials could compromise the safety of the building.
Az olcsó anyagok használata veszélyeztetheti az épület biztonságát.
Leaking the report would compromise the entire investigation.
A jelentés kiszivárogtatása veszélyeztetné az egész vizsgálatot.
Sharing your password can compromise the security of your account.
Fatigue may compromise a driver’s ability to react quickly.
The scandal has compromised the company’s reputation.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
Smoking can compromise your health.
A dohányzás veszélyeztetheti az egészségedet.
A weak password can compromise your online security.
Egy gyenge jelszó veszélyeztetheti az online biztonságodat.
This change will not compromise the quality of the product.
Loud noise can compromise your hearing over time.
The broken lock compromises the safety of the house.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes mix this with the neutral ‘agreement’ sense. If *compromise* is followed by words like *safety*, *security*, or *quality*, it usually means to make those things worse or less safe.
معنی
to damage or endanger something
لفظی تراکیب
compromise safety
|compromise security
|compromise the investigation
|compromise the system
|compromise the quality
ہم معنی الفاظ
undermine (Focuses on gradual weakening, often in a hidden way.)
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jeopardize (Formal; strongly emphasizes putting something in danger.)
متضاد الفاظ
protect (Means to keep something safe from harm or damage.)
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safeguard (Formal; stresses taking action to prevent harm or loss.)
موضوعات
technology
|health
|work
|security
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
To make something less safe, less strong, or less good.
To damage, weaken, or put at risk the quality, safety, effectiveness, or reputation of something.
فعل
C1
TECHNICAL
5
feltör
B2
kompromittál
C1
استعمال کا انداز:
to compromise [a system/account/network/data]
The company confirmed that hackers had compromised several user accounts.
A cég megerősítette, hogy hackerek több felhasználói fiókot is feltörtek.
If this database is compromised, millions of customers could be affected.
Ha ezt az adatbázist feltörik, több millió ügyfél is érintett lehet.
The security team believes the network was compromised through a phishing email.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The website was compromised by hackers.
A weboldalt hackerek törték fel.
A virus compromised my laptop last year.
Tavaly egy vírus fertőzte meg a laptopomat, így az már nem volt biztonságos.
If your email is compromised, change your password quickly.
The bank said no customer data was compromised.
The app was removed after its security was compromised.
عام غلطی:
Learners may not realize this is a special technical meaning. In news about hacking or data leaks, *compromise* almost always refers to unauthorized access, not to making an agreement.
معنی
to breach a system or data
لفظی تراکیب
compromise an account
|compromise a system
|compromise user data
|compromise a network
|the server was compromised
ہم معنی الفاظ
breach (Common in security; focuses on breaking through a defense or protection.)
|
hack (Informal; widely used for breaking into computer systems.)
متضاد الفاظ
secure (Means to make a system or data safe from attack or loss.)
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protect (General term for keeping systems or data safe from harm or attack.)
موضوعات
technology
|security
|internet
|business
تعریف
To get into a computer, account, or data without permission so it is not safe anymore.
In computing and security contexts, to break into or gain unauthorized control of a system, account, or data, making it no longer secure.
اسم
B2
6
استعمال کا انداز:
a compromise between [A] and [B]
This laptop is a good compromise between price and performance.
Ez a laptop jó kompromisszum az ár és a teljesítmény között.
We chose a small city near the coast as a compromise between his love of nature and her love of urban life.
Kompromisszumként egy tengerparthoz közeli kisvárost választottunk: ő a természetet szerette, a párja pedig a városi életet.
The design is a compromise between modern style and traditional comfort.
They found a compromise between working from home and working in the office.
A hybrid car can be a smart compromise between power and fuel economy.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The meal was a compromise between spicy and mild.
Az étel köztes megoldás volt a csípős és az enyhe íz között.
This house is a compromise between size and price.
Ez a ház kompromisszum a méret és az ár között.
We picked a movie that was a compromise for everyone.
Her haircut is a compromise between long and short hair.
A bike is a nice compromise between walking and driving.
عام غلطی:
Learners may think a compromise is always about people arguing. In this sense, *compromise* can simply mean a middle choice between two options, even when there is no real fight.
معنی
middle choice between extremes
لفظی تراکیب
a good compromise
|a reasonable compromise
|a compromise between price and quality
|a compromise between comfort and style
|a practical compromise
ہم معنی الفاظ
middle ground (Emphasizes the position between two extremes rather than the act of choosing it.)
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trade-off (Highlights the loss of one benefit to gain another; slightly more negative in tone.)
متضاد الفاظ
perfect solution (Would fully satisfy all needs without giving anything up, unlike a compromise.)
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all-or-nothing approach (Takes one extreme side instead of choosing a middle option.)
موضوعات
daily life
|shopping
|decision making
|core_vocabulary
|communication
تعریف
A choice that is in the middle between two other choices, not perfect but giving some good parts of each.
A solution or choice that is between two extreme positions, giving up some advantages of each but also gaining some benefits from both.
اسم
B2
FORMAL
7
استعمال کا انداز:
a compromise of [safety/standards/security/integrity]
Any compromise of safety standards will not be tolerated.
A biztonsági előírások terén semmilyen engedmény nem tűrhető.
The report criticized the company for a serious compromise of data security.
A jelentés bírálta a vállalatot az adatbiztonság súlyos sérülése miatt.
She resigned rather than accept a compromise of her professional integrity.
The new policy avoids any compromise of patient care.
They promised to deliver high quality food without compromise.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
There must be no compromise of safety in this factory.
Ebben a gyárban nem lehet engedményeket tenni a biztonság rovására.
The manager will not allow a compromise of quality.
A vezető nem engedi, hogy a minőség rovására engedményeket tegyenek.
She is against any compromise of her honest image.
The rules are strict and there is no compromise.
They want success, but not at the cost of a compromise of values.
عام غلطی:
Because *compromise* often has a positive meaning of cooperation, learners may be confused when they see it used negatively, as in *a compromise of safety*. Here it clearly means a harmful weakening.
معنی
weakening of standards or safety
لفظی تراکیب
a compromise of safety
|a compromise of security
|a compromise of standards
|a compromise of integrity
|without compromise
ہم معنی الفاظ
weakening (Broad term; does not carry the same formal or ethical tone.)
|
erosion (Suggests a slow, gradual loss of quality or standards.)
متضاد الفاظ
upholding (Emphasizes keeping standards or principles strong.)
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strict adherence (Means following rules or standards very closely, with no relaxation.)
موضوعات
ethics
|security
|work
|core_vocabulary
|health
تعریف
A change that makes safety, quality, or rules less strong or less good.
The act or result of making something such as safety, quality, or standards weaker, less pure, or less effective.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
compromise
IPA
GB/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
US/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
ہجا بندی اور زور
com - prom - ise (3 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: compromise
- Plural: compromise, compromises
Verb
- Base: compromise
- 3rd Person Singular: compromises
- Present Participle: compromising
- Past: compromised
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
compromises
noun
compromising
verb
compromised
verb
Negative and opposite forms
uncompromising
adjective
Advanced or less common
uncompromisingly
adverb
عبارات
a compromise between A and B
1/ə kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz bɪtwˈin ə ˈænd bˈi/
fixed phrase
middle option combining two things
A choice that is in the middle of two different things and has parts of both.
مثالیں
- The town is a compromise between city and countryside.
- This schedule is a compromise between early and late classes.
a good compromise
1/ə ɡˈʊd kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
satisfactory middle solution
An agreement or middle choice that is fair and acceptable for everyone.
مثالیں
- Choosing a smaller car was a good compromise for their tight budget and big family.
- The proposal seems like a good compromise between speed and cost.
compromise on something
1/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
accept less than you want
To agree to get less than you want in a specific thing, such as price, time, or quality.
مثالیں
- We can compromise on the delivery date, but not on the cost.
- I’m willing to compromise on the design if we can stay on budget.
compromise one’s principles
1/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz wˈʌnz pɹˈɪnsəpəlz/
fixed phrase
act against your moral rules
To do something you believe is wrong, just to get an advantage or avoid a problem.
مثالیں
- He would rather quit than compromise his principles.
- She felt she had compromised her principles by lying to the client.
compromise safety
1/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz sˈeɪfti/
fixed phrase
make something less safe
To do something that makes a place, activity, or system less safe.
مثالیں
- Cutting corners like this could compromise safety on the site.
- They refused to use cheaper parts because it would compromise safety.
compromise with someone
1/kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
reach agreement with someone
To make an agreement with a person or group when both sides give up some things.
مثالیں
- The union is ready to compromise with management.
- She refused to compromise with the landlord over the rent increase.
no compromise
1/nˈoʊ kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
refusal to give ground
Not willing to give up anything or change your position.
مثالیں
- The group’s message was clear: no compromise on human rights.
- His style of leadership allows no compromise on safety rules.
reach a compromise
1/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
successfully agree after concessions
To finally agree on something after both sides give up part of what they want.
مثالیں
- After long talks, the two companies managed to reach a compromise.
- We hope to reach a compromise before the deadline.
strike a compromise
1/stɹˈaɪk ə kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
form an agreement with concessions
To make an agreement where each side gives up something, especially in formal or serious situations.
مثالیں
- Negotiators are working to strike a compromise on the trade deal.
- The board struck a compromise that satisfied most of its members.
without compromise
1/wɪðˈaʊt kˈɑmpɹəmˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
with no loss of quality or standards
With no loss in quality, rules, or standards; not made weaker in any way.
مثالیں
- The brand promises luxury without compromise.
- They aim to cut costs without compromise on product safety.