to jeopardize (v.)

Transcription: [ˈdʒep.ə.daɪz]

Russian Translation: поставить под угрозу, подвергнуть риску

Definition: to risk damaging or ruining something important

Example: James is going to jeopardize his job if he does not start coming on time. — Джеймс может потерять работу, если не начнет приходить вовремя.

Synonyms: to threaten, to put at risk (put in danger)