1. giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy
Usage: present participle of sacrifice
2. offering something to a deity as part of a religious ritual
Usage: religious context

Examples

• She is sacrificing her free time to help her elderly neighbor.
• The parents are sacrificing their vacation to pay for their child’s education.
• He’s sacrificing his career ambitions to care for his sick mother.
• The ancient priests were sacrificing animals to appease the gods.
• They’re sacrificing quality for speed in their manufacturing process.
• The soldier died sacrificing himself to save his comrades.
• She’s sacrificing her social life to focus on her studies.