stable adjective - definition in Business English Dictionary

stable

/ˈsteɪbl/ adjective

› ECONOMICS, POLITICS a stable economy, country, system, etc. is able to continue in a regular and successful way without unexpected changes:

a stable economy/country/government

financially/economically/politically stable

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.

› ECONOMICS, FINANCE stable prices or rates do not change much:

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%.

(Definition of stable adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

worried or nervous about something that is going to happen

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