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give and take

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MEANING IN ENGLISH

Mutual compromise and cooperation where each side makes concessions to work harmoniously; mutual concessions and compromise between people or groups

In context

01

Productive teamwork always relies on healthy give and take rather than one person demanding perfection.

02

After extensive give and take during negotiations, both departments agreed on resource sharing.

Synonyms

compromise,mutual concession,cooperation

Antonyms

intransigence,stubbornness,rigidity

Collocations

healthy give and take,spirit of give and take,room for give and take

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗