[count] 1 : a situation in which you must choose between or balance two things that are opposite or cannot be had at the same time — often + between ▪ There's often a trade-off between the need for safety and the desire to work quickly. 2 US : something that you do not want but must accept in order to have something that you want
▪ The job pays well. The biggest trade-off is that you have to work long hours. — see also trade off at 2trade
▪ The job pays well. The biggest trade-off is that you have to work long hours. — see also trade off at 2trade







