sacrifice sacrifice /ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/

noun

1. () The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.  ( forfeit , forfeiture , sacrifice )
   the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
     The soldier made the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
   The soldier made the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
   
2. () Personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective)  ( sacrifice )
   personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective)
   
3. (baseball) an out that advances the base runners  ( sacrifice )
   (baseball) an out that advances the base runners
   
4. The act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity  ( ritual killing , sacrifice )
   the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity
   
   
5. A loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value  ( sacrifice )
   a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value
    He had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice
   he had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice
   

verb

1. () Endure the loss of  ( give , sacrifice )
   endure the loss of
    He gave his life for his children
   He gave his life for his children
    I gave two sons to the war
   I gave two sons to the war
   
2. () Kill or destroy  ( sacrifice )
   kill or destroy
    The animals were sacrificed after the experiment
   The animals were sacrificed after the experiment
    The general had to sacrifice several soldiers to save the regiment
   The general had to sacrifice several soldiers to save the regiment
   
3. Make a sacrifice of; in religious rituals  ( sacrifice )
   make a sacrifice of; in religious rituals
   
4. Sell at a loss  ( sacrifice )
   sell at a loss