1.NounA thick wooden slab used as a cutting surface for preparing food, splitting firewood or kindling, etc.
2.NounA block of wood against which a condemned person put their head prior to beheading.
3.NounA dangerous or precarious situation.
"Jim really put his head on the chopping block when he started flirting with the boss's daughter.; Our team might be on the chopping block — the company seems to be finding excuses to avoid funding these operating expenses."
4.NounThe threat of an impending budget cut.
"Our team might be on the chopping block — the company seems to be finding excuses to avoid funding these operating expenses."