/ɛnˈdʒɛpɒrd/ or /ɛnˈdʒɛpərd/ (EN-jep-ard or EN-jep-urd)

Definitions

1. verb

to put something at risk, especially a business or financial situation, by taking an action or making a decision.

“The new policy was feared to enjeopard the company’s reputation and revenue.”

2. verb

to impair or put at risk the position or prospects of something, especially by a particular action or decision.

“The government’s decision to raise taxes was seen to enjeopard the economy’s recovery.”

3. noun

a situation in which something is put at risk, especially by a particular action or decision.

“The enjeopard to the company’s profits was due to the unexpected rise in production costs.”