give-and-take

noun
UK: /ˌɡɪv ən ˈteɪk/
US: /ˌɡɪv ən ˈteɪk/

  1. A willingness to accept some things from others and give up some of your own.

    1. Marriage needs some give-and-take.
    2. There needs to be some give-and-take if both sides are to feel satisfied with the deal.

  2. Negotiations where people are willing to compromise.

    1. Politics involves a lot of give-and-take.
    2. Successful relationships require understanding and a willingness to give-and-take.

Synonyms

reciprocity compromise negotiation
give-and-take intransitive-verb

  1. To compromise and exchange ideas or concessions.

    1. We give-and-take when we talk.
    2. In any relationship, you have to give-and-take a little to make it work long term.
give-and-take adjective

  1. Involving compromise or mutual concessions.

    1. It was a give-and-take discussion.
    2. The negotiation process required a give-and-take approach to reach an agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "give-and-take" in English means: A willingness to accept some things from others and give up some of your own., Negotiations where people are willing to compromise..

The phonetic transcription of "give-and-take" is /ˌɡɪv ən ˈteɪk/ in British English and /ˌɡɪv ən ˈteɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "give-and-take": reciprocity, compromise, negotiation.

Example usage of "give-and-take": "Marriage needs some give-and-take.". More examples on the page.