Trade off In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "trade off", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-10-31 12:10

Meaning of Trade off

Trade off verb phrase

Used when you accept something as an exchange in return for something, especially as part of a compromise

I traded off power for freedom.

Do something alternately

My wife and I trade off picking up children.

Other phrases about:

bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

sacrifice (something) on the altar of

To destroy something for something else

a quid pro quo

A favor done in exchange for another favor.

swap over

To replace, or exchange something (roles, places, actions)

be a/the poor man's (someone or something)

To be a substitute for someone or something, but of lower quality. 

Grammar and Usage of Trade off

Verb Forms

  • traded off
  • trades off
  • trading off

Origin of Trade off

The verb "trade" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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