In jeopardy Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdʒɛpɝdi
in JEP-er-dee
ˈɪn/ /dʒˈɛpədi
in JEP-uh-dee
Definition
At risk of harm, loss, or failure; in danger of something bad happening.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal; usually used in news or serious discussions. Common collocations: 'lives in jeopardy', 'put in jeopardy', 'career in jeopardy'. Not used for small risks; implies serious danger.
Spanish: en peligroPortuguese (BR): em perigoPortuguese (PT): em risco - em perigoChinese (Simplified): 处于危险之中Chinese (Traditional): 處於危險之中Hindi: ख़तरे मेंArabic: في خطرBengali: বিপদের মুখে - ঝুঁকির মধ্যেRussian: под угрозой - в опасностиJapanese: 危機に瀕して - 危険にさらされてVietnamese: gặp nguy hiểm - gặp rủi roKorean: 위기에 처한 - 위험에 처한Turkish: tehlikede - risk altındaUrdu: خطر میں - غیر محفوظIndonesian: dalam bahaya - terancam
Example Sentences
Your job could be in jeopardy if you keep coming late.
basic
The animals are in jeopardy because their home is being destroyed.
basic
If the project fails, many jobs will be in jeopardy.
basic
His reckless driving put everyone's safety in jeopardy.
natural
Because of the scandal, her reputation was suddenly in jeopardy.
natural
If we don’t act now, the future of the forest could be in jeopardy.
natural