ALL meanings of at stake
at stake
A a - phrase at stake If something is at stake, it is being risked and might be lost or damaged if you are not successful. 3
- noun at stake being risked or hazarded; in danger of being lost, injured, etc. 3
- adverb at stake at risk 1
- noun at stake something that is wagered in a game, race, or contest. 1
- noun at stake a monetary or commercial interest, investment, share, or involvement in something, as in hope of gain: I have a big stake in the success of the firm. 1
- noun at stake a personal or emotional concern, interest, involvement, or share: Parents have a big stake in their children's happiness. 1
- noun at stake the funds with which a gambler operates. 1
- noun at stake Often, stakes. a prize, reward, increase in status, etc., in or as if in a contest. 1
- noun at stake stakes, Poker. the cash values assigned to the various colored chips, various bets, and raises: Our stakes are 5, 10, and 25 cents: you can bet out 10 cents on a pair and reraise twice at 25 cents. 1
- noun at stake a grubstake. 1
- verb with object at stake to risk (something), as upon the result of a game or the occurrence or outcome of any uncertain event, venture, etc.: He staked his reputation on the success of the invention. 1
- verb with object at stake to furnish (someone) with necessaries or resources, especially money: They staked me to a good meal and a train ticket. 1
- idioms at stake at stake, in danger of being lost, as something that has been wagered; critically involved. 1
- preposition at stake (Idiomatic) At issue, at risk. 0