give-and-takes

noun

Definition of give-and-takesnext
plural of give-and-take
1
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue a give-and-take about what we should do Saturday night

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2
as in negotiations
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement negotiating the terms of the deal will require some give-and-take on both sides

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give-and-takes
  1. discussions
  2. negotiations
  3. consultations
  4. conversations
  5. deliberations
Noun
  • Even if your solution doesn’t directly address sustainability, showcasing your organization’s commitment through partnerships or thought leadership can help set your company apart in competitive discussions.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Instead of the old closed-door meetings with family elders, include younger family members in wealth-planning discussions.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of discussions
Noun
  • Managing new data access requests involves complex negotiations between security, data and business teams to streamline the process.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But Germany, renowned for its strong auto industry and its key manufacturers including BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes heavily invested in China, says the EU risks harming itself with tariffs, and has urged for negotiations with Beijing to continue.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of negotiations
Noun
  • Thus, an important consideration for schools is if the telehealth vendor allows direct consultations with specific tele-counselors, or if schools are limited to communicating with a clinical team supervisor.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.
    Brian Gioiele, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • Hosts may need to interject to keep conversations agreeable.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
  • There’s a reason why companies should encourage coffee break conversations.
    Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • While the committee deliberations are not made public, the number of Broadway venues participating in light dimmings is generally viewed as reflecting the honoree’s influence, career span and even how recent a Broadway career has been.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • During the deliberations, the commission called for the creation of a council district with a majority-Latino population in the west Valley.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of deliberations
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give-and-takes

give away

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