26984 words

stable

11 definitions • 16 examples
1
firmly fixed or not likely to move or change:

Examples:

If the foundations of the house aren't stable, collapse is possible.
After several part-time jobs, he's now got a stable job in a bank.
The hospital said she was in a stable condition (= not likely to get worse) following the operation.
2
A stable person is mentally healthy:

Examples:

She seems more stable these days.
3
A stable substance keeps the same chemical or atomic state.
4
a building in which horses are kept
5
a group of racehorses that are owned or trained by one person
6
a group of people who perform a similar activity and who are trained by the same person or employed by the same organization:

Examples:

During the 1950s, Sun Records' stable of singers included Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis.
7
to keep a horse in a stable
8
firmly fixed or not likely to move or change:

Examples:

Don’t climb the ladder until you’re sure it’s stable.
She’s in the hospital in stable condition.
The country needs a stable government that is free of corruption.
9
a building in which horses or cattle are kept:

Examples:

The horses in the stable have plenty of straw.
10
a stable economy, country, system, etc. is able to continue in a regular and successful way without unexpected changes:

Examples:

The company must now focus on operating a more efficient and stable supply chain.
stable jobs/employment A proposed merger has resulted in key staff quitting in order to find more stable jobs.
11
stable prices or rates do not change much:

Examples:

stable prices/currencies/rates The mortgage rate cut created more stable house prices.
The rouble is stable and public finances are looking remarkably healthy.
remain/stay stable We have experienced high growth recently, with the unemployment rate remaining extremely stable at 2.9%.

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