compromise

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the act of giving up your principles or doing something you do not think is right.

n. a concession that is perceived as prejudicial or derogatory to one's principles, standards, or reputation.

日本語:妥協※

“He felt that taking the money was a compromise of his honesty.”

“The senator's supporters viewed the new policy as a moral compromise that betrayed the core values of the party.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to give up part of what you want so that you can agree with someone else.

v. to settle a dispute by mutual concession. Often used intransitively.

日本語:妥協する※

“We were both tired of fighting, so we decided to compromise on where to go for dinner.”

“In a coalition government, parties must frequently compromise on their individual manifestos to maintain a functional legislative majority.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to put something in a dangerous or weak position by acting carelessly.

v. to expose to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; to weaken or damage the integrity of something.

“If you don't wear a helmet, you compromise your safety while riding.”

“The leaked documents could compromise the safety of several undercover agents working abroad.”

C1 · Advanced Computing Technical

v. to break into a computer system or find a way around security.

v. to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network, resulting in a security breach.

“Hackers managed to compromise the company's database and steal customer emails.”

“The IT department confirmed that the server had been compromised via a sophisticated phishing attack targeting senior executives.”