Definition
- C2
If something of value is at stake, it is at risk of being lost or damaged.
The outcome of this competition is at stake for him, as it determines whether he will receive the scholarship, so he feels a lot of pressure.
The future of the company is at stake with the success of this project, so we must not be careless.
The nation's reputation is also at stake in this election, as the international community is watching closely.