jeopardise
gb/d͡ʒˈioʊpɚdɪs/ us/d͡ʒˈioʊpɚdɪs/
C1
Англійська
veszélyeztet
ДІЄСЛОВО
C1
1
veszélyeztet
B2
Модель уживання:
jeopardise [someone/something]
Skipping safety checks could jeopardise lives.
A biztonsági ellenőrzések kihagyása emberéleteket veszélyeztethet.
The fire put nearby residents in danger and jeopardised their safety.
A tűz veszélybe sodorta a közelben lakókat, és veszélyeztette a testi épségüket.
Publishing the address could jeopardise the witness.
Навчальні приклади
Don’t drive tired—it can jeopardise your safety.
Ne vezess fáradtan – ezzel veszélyeztetheted a saját biztonságodat.
This mistake could jeopardise patients.
Ez a hiba veszélyeztetheti a betegeket.
Поширена помилка:
It normally needs an object (you jeopardise something); it is not usually used without one.
Значення
put someone in danger
Словосполучення
jeopardise lives
|jeopardise safety
|jeopardise public safety
|jeopardise your health
|jeopardise patient safety
|jeopardise security
|jeopardise workers' safety
|jeopardise a rescue
|jeopardise a recovery
|seriously jeopardise
Синоніми
endanger (Most direct synonym; very close in meaning.)
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put at risk (More general and less formal.)
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threaten (Often implies a possible harmful outcome rather than direct danger.)
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imperil (More formal and less common in everyday use.)
Антоніми
protect (Act to keep someone safe from harm.)
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safeguard (Emphasises measures taken to prevent risk.)
Теми
health
|safety
|risk
Визначення
To make someone unsafe or likely to be harmed.
To put someone’s life, health, or safety at risk; endanger.
ДІЄСЛОВО
C1
2
veszélyeztet
B2
Модель уживання:
jeopardise [a plan/deal/chance/progress]
A late payment could jeopardise the whole deal.
Egy késedelmes fizetés veszélyeztetheti az egész üzletet.
He refused to comment because it might jeopardise the investigation.
Nem volt hajlandó nyilatkozni, mert ez veszélyeztethette volna a nyomozást.
Missing too many classes will jeopardise your chances of passing.
Навчальні приклади
Don’t lie—it could jeopardise your job.
Ne hazudj – ezzel veszélyeztetheted az állásodat.
This could jeopardise our plans.
Ez veszélyeztetheti a terveinket.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse it with the noun 'jeopardy' (as in 'in jeopardy').
Значення
risk success of a plan
Словосполучення
jeopardise your chances
|jeopardise a deal
|jeopardise negotiations
|jeopardise a project
|jeopardise plans
|jeopardise progress
|jeopardise funding
|jeopardise your career
|jeopardise a relationship
|jeopardise results
Синоніми
risk (More general; does not always imply a serious threat.)
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compromise (Suggests weakening or damaging integrity or effectiveness.)
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undermine (Emphasises gradually weakening success or authority.)
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endanger (Works here too, but often sounds more physical/safety-focused.)
Антоніми
secure (Make an outcome safe or certain.)
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strengthen (Increase the chance of success rather than threatening it.)
Теми
business
|education
|daily_life
|risk
Визначення
To make success less likely or to risk losing something good.
To put something important at risk of failing or being harmed, especially a plan, opportunity, agreement, or progress.
Граматика
Словникова форма
jeopardise
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈioʊpɚdɪs/
US/d͡ʒˈioʊpɚdɪs/
Склади й наголос
jeop - ard - ise (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (jeop)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: jeopardise
- 3rd Person Singular: jeopardises
- Present Participle: jeopardising
- Past: jeopardised
Споріднені слова
Forms
jeopardises
verb
jeopardising
verb
jeopardised
verb
Core family
jeopardy
noun
Related words
jeopardize
verb C1
Вирази
jeopardise national security
1/d͡ʒˈioʊpɚdɪs nˈæʃnəl sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
put country’s safety at risk
To risk making a country less safe.
Приклади
- Officials said the leak could jeopardise national security.
- Sharing that information online may jeopardise national security.
- The report warned that the policy might jeopardise national security.
jeopardise negotiations
1/d͡ʒˈioʊpɚdɪs nɪɡˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
risk talks failing
To risk making talks fail.
Приклади
- Public threats could jeopardise negotiations.
- The strike has jeopardised negotiations between the union and management.
- Any breach of trust would jeopardise negotiations.
Навчальні приклади
- Angry comments can jeopardise negotiations.
jeopardise the deal
1/d͡ʒˈioʊpɚdɪs ðə dˈil/
fixed phrase
business
put an agreement at risk
To risk making an agreement fail.
Приклади
- The last-minute price change could jeopardise the deal.
- Leaks to the press may jeopardise the deal.
- A dispute over liability jeopardised the deal.
Навчальні приклади
- Don’t argue now—we might jeopardise the deal.
jeopardise the future of (something)
1/d͡ʒˈioʊpɚdɪs ðə fjˈut͡ʃɚ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
risk long-term survival
To risk harming something in the long term.
Приклади
- Poor planning could jeopardise the future of the project.
- Cutting corners now will jeopardise the future of the business.
- Rising temperatures jeopardise the future of many coastal towns.
Навчальні приклади
- Don’t waste money—it could jeopardise the future of the company.
jeopardise your chances (of doing something)
1/d͡ʒˈioʊpɚdɪs jˈʊɹ t͡ʃˈænsɪz əv dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
reduce likelihood of success
To make it harder to succeed.
Приклади
- If you arrive late again, you’ll jeopardise your chances of promotion.
- Cheating will jeopardise your chances of graduating.
- Arguing with the interviewer could jeopardise your chances of getting the job.
Навчальні приклади
- Skipping practice can jeopardise your chances of winning.