Definitions

1. noun

a situation in which something is likely to be exposed to danger, loss, or other negative consequences

“The company’s financial woes put the project in jeopardy.”

2. noun

a situation in which a person’s or a thing’s safety or security is at risk

“The storm surge put the coastal town in jeopardy.”

3. noun

a situation in which a person’s or a thing’s reputation or status is at risk

“The scandal put the politician’s career in jeopardy.”

4. verb

to put or place something in a situation of danger or risk

“The new policy jeopardized the company’s chances of success.”