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Compromise (Verb)

Settle by concession.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

They were able to resolve the dispute by learning to compromise on key issues.
The two parties reached a settlement after they decided to compromise on their demands.
She refused to compromise on her values and principles, no matter the cost.
The government and rebels agreed to compromise, allowing for the passage of aid supplies.
In order to pass the bill, the lawmakers had to compromise and make significant changes.

Expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The company's financial data was compromised when their database was hacked by cyber attackers.
The politician's reputation was compromised after it was revealed she had accepted large donations from a corporation.
His safety was compromised after he witnessed the crime and the perpetrator found out who he was.
Her personal safety was compromised when her stalker discovered her new address.
The sensitive information was compromised when the employee accidentally emailed it to the wrong person.

Make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

To avoid further disputes, the two parties were willing to compromise on certain terms of the contract.
The government and the opposition made a conscious effort to compromise and pass the important legislation.
In order to achieve a peaceful resolution, we will have to compromise and find middle ground.
Since nobody will get everything he wants, we all must compromise and work together for the betterment of the community.
It took months of negotiations, but the businesses involved finally arrived at a compromise, settling the long-standing dispute.