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B2 an agreement in an argument in which the people involvedreduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree:It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks.In a compromise between management and unions, a four percent pay rise was agreed in return for an increase in productivity.The government has said that there will be no compromise withterrorists.

› [T] disapproving to allow your principles to be less strong or your standards or morals to be lower:Don't compromise your beliefs/principles for the sake of being accepted.If we back down on this issue, our reputation will be compromised.His political career ended when he compromised himself by accepting bribes.

C2 [T] to risk having a harmful effect on something:We would never compromise the safety of our passengers.

in terms of/in ... termsB2 used to describe which particular area of a subject you are discussing:In financial terms, the project was not a success.In terms of money, I was better off in my last job.