לדלג לתוכן הראשי

verb

jeopardize

CEFR B2

pose a threat to; present a danger to

In a sentence

Six example sentences with jeopardize, each labelled with its topic.

  • Borrowing against the warehouse would jeopardize the family's only asset, so the board voted the loan down twice.

    Finance

  • Arriving with a passport that expires in two months can jeopardize the whole trip, since some borders refuse entry outright.

    Travel

  • A single road through the reserve would jeopardize the herd's migration, cutting the dry season route they have used for centuries.

    Environment

  • Playing through the sprained ankle could jeopardize the entire season, so the trainer kept him on the bench for two weeks.

    Basketball

  • One open window could jeopardize six months of dust-free measurements, so the lab door stays locked during pollen season.

    Science

  • Hiring twenty people before the first paying customer would jeopardize the company, and the founders settled for three.

    Startups

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