NOUN
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an exchange of views on some topic
we had a good discussion
we had a word or two about it - light teasing repartee
- mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)
How To Use give-and-take In A Sentence
- Each of us is ready to make contributions, and we pledge to empower fully our negotiators to undertake the give-and-take necessary to move into endgame negotiations.
- Because Maurice loved the give-and-take of politics, he was especially effective in pushing my programs in the legislature.
- The constitution can be faulted to a very great extent for this present state of affairs, but it is axiomatic that in making constitutions work, a give-and-take between rival factions is essential.
- In every friendship there has to be some give-and-take.
- The candidates engaged in a lively give-and-take, witnessed by a huge television audience.
- This give-and-take using ideas provides emerging concepts with multiple experiential reference points.
- If a colony of animals practices that give-and-take well, the group thrives.
- An out-of-court settlement cannot be one-sided; it must be based on parity, equity and symmetry, on the principle of give-and-take by both parties.
- These parents are notable for encouraging verbal give-and-take, and share with the child the reasoning behind their policy.
- In every friendship there has to be some give-and-take.