Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-stake
phrase
/at steɪk/
Definition
At stake refers to something that is in a position of being risked or jeopardized.
Examples
- Many jobs are at stake if the company does not recover from the financial crisis.
- With so much at stake, the team was determined to win the championship game.
- The outcome of the negotiations could leave several lives at stake.
Meaning
When something is described as being ‘at stake’, it implies that it is valuable and could be lost or affected by a certain action or decision.
Synonyms
- in jeopardy
- at risk
- on the line
- in danger
