Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

make-a-concession

Phrase
/meɪk ə kənˈsɛʃən/
Definition
To agree to something in order to reach an agreement or compromise.
Examples
  • After a long discussion, they decided to make a concession on the deadline to keep the project on track.
  • He made a concession to his colleagues by accepting some of their suggestions.
Meaning
Making a concession involves yielding or giving up something you want or believe in to help achieve a mutual understanding or to resolve a disagreement.
Synonyms
  • compromise
  • yielding
  • submission
  • trade-off