poner en jaque
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poner en jaque
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. to jeopardize (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
No voy a poner en jaque mi carrera por dinero.I'm not going to jeopardize my career for money.
b. to jeopardise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Su actitud despreocupada puso en jaque la misión.His carefree attitude jeopardised the mission.
c. to threaten
Las protestas pusieron en jaque su poder político.The protests threatened his political power.
d. to put in a tight spot
El avance del enemigo puso en jaque a nuestras tropas.The advance of the enemy put our troops in a tight spot.
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