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reach a compromise

/ritʃ ə ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/ /riːtʃ ə ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪz/
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  1. 1 uzlaşmaya varmak, orta yolu bulmak

Definition (English)

To settle a disagreement by each side giving up some of what it wanted.

Example Sentences

  1. After weeks of talks, the union and management finally reached a compromise on working hours.
    Haftalarca süren görüşmelerin ardından sendika ve yönetim nihayet çalışma saatleri konusunda uzlaşmaya vardı.
  2. My brother wanted to go to the beach and I wanted the mountains, so we reached a compromise and did both.
    Kardeşim denize, ben dağa gitmek istiyordum; sonunda orta yolu bulup ikisini de yaptık.

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