English / phrasal verb
Trade off
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To balance or compromise between two conflicting advantages or desirable qualities
In context
01
In accepting an instant store voucher, I had to trade off the benefit of a full bank refund.
02
Budget shoppers often trade off comprehensive warranty coverage for a lower retail price.
Synonyms
compromise,balance,barter away
Antonyms
combine,keep both,maximize
Collocations
trade off quality for price,trade off convenience,trade off speed for accuracy