1. to give someone what they want or demand, especially when it is unreasonable or harmful
Usage: often used with ‘to’

Examples

• The politician pandered to voters by making unrealistic promises.
• She refused to pander to her child’s every whim.
• The company pandered to public opinion rather than following ethical principles.
• Critics accused the show of pandering to the lowest common denominator.
• He pandered to his boss’s ego to get the promotion.
• The restaurant pandered to tourists with overpriced, mediocre food.