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Definition at stake in British English

at stake phrase

phrase
1

likely to be lost or damaged if something fails

Example

People's lives are at stake.

Synonyms and related words
unprotected vulnerable at risk
2

used about important issues that are involved in a situation or could be decided by it

Example

Few voters had any idea of the issues at stake.

Example

There are ancient rivalries at stake.

Synonyms and related words
important major key
Definition at stake in British English