Overview of noun give-and-take

The noun give-and-take has 3 senses

• discussion, give-and-take, word -- (an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it")


• banter, raillery, give-and-take, backchat -- (light teasing repartee)


• interchange, reciprocation, give-and-take -- (mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information))

Overview of verb give-and-take

The verb give and take has 1 sense

• give and take -- (make mutual concessions; "In life you have to give and take")