to reach an agreement in which each side accepts less than it first wanted
The two companies decided to compromise rather than risk a long court battle.
If we all compromise, we can choose a holiday destination everyone likes.
✦ From the same Latin root as the noun; verb use recorded from the 17th century.
to weaken or reduce the quality, value, or effectiveness of something
Excessive heat can compromise the flavor of fine chocolate.
Cutting corners will only compromise the safety of the building.
to expose someone or something to danger, especially by making information or a system less secure
Hackers compromised the company’s servers and stole customer data.
Sharing your password could compromise your online accounts.
