"give-and-take" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} give-and-take (uncountable)
  1. The settling of differences through compromise and mutual concessions. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: give and take
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  2. A lively exchange of conversation. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-give-and-take-en-noun-w2KkjVQL
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