TRADE (SOMETHING) OFF


Meaning of TRADE (SOMETHING) OFF in English

trade something ↔ off phrasal verb ( see also ↑ trade )

to balance one situation or quality against another, in order to produce an acceptable result

trade something ↔ off for/against

Companies are under pressure to trade off price stability for short-term gains.

⇨ ↑ trade-off

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.