jeopardise

[US]/'dʒepədaiz/
[UK]/ˈdʒɛpɚˌdaɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. endanger, threaten.

Example Sentences

Revealing the secret could jeopardise the mission.

His reckless behavior could jeopardise his career.

Skipping important steps may jeopardise the outcome.

Neglecting safety protocols can jeopardise everyone's well-being.

Failure to follow instructions may jeopardise the project.

Ignoring warning signs could jeopardise your safety.

Lack of communication can jeopardise team collaboration.

His impulsive decisions could jeopardise the company's reputation.

Not meeting the deadline may jeopardise the entire project.

Disregarding the rules could jeopardise your membership.

Real-world Examples

Poorly run meetings do not just waste time, they jeopardise the ability to meet deadlines, adding to workers' stress.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Amid the turmoil Edward's passionate socialist views jeopardise his seat in Parliament and Maribel's past begins to infiltrate her present.

Source: The Economist - Arts

It could also jeopardise Arm's effort to conquer new markets.

Source: Economist Business

Again and again, Cashel's streaks of luck or contentment are jeopardised by cruel twists of fate.

Source: The Economist Culture

Strained household budgets and stretched corporate balance-sheets could limit tenants' ability to pay more rent, jeopardising investors' returns.

Source: Economist Finance and economics

If they were to rush to convert those miles into free flights as travel takes off again, the profitability of such schemes would be jeopardised.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

But we must also add that there are several factors which jeopardise the predominance of such individuals in modern investment markets.

Source: Employment, Interest, and General Theory of Money (Volume 1)

Many in the industry seem to share this conviction-regulators will not, the thinking goes, jeopardise Boeing's future because the company is too big to fail.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Although she decided against launching a pre-emptive air strike which would jeopardise American diplomatic support, she agreed to full mobilisation over Dayan's objections.

Source: Character Profile

We aren't prepared to jeopardise our reputation by selling anything which is not perfect. Customers haven't got time to waste on returning sub-standard goods to the shops.

Source: Beijing Foreign Studies University - New Advanced Vocational English

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