Definition of danger in English:

danger

noun ˈdeɪn(d)ʒəˈdeɪndʒər

mass noun

1The possibility of suffering harm or injury.
his life was in danger
Example sentencesExamples
- Even firemen during their recent industrial action answered the call where life was in danger.
- It wasn't the thrill of danger that appealed to her, because she didn't actually realise there would be any.
- But thankfully no-one was hurt, none of the other properties were in danger, and all is well.
- Anyone seeing other birds in danger on the river can contact the charity.
- Scientists feel that the species is in danger if the entire population is located at one place.
- Thames Coastguard at Walton said swimmers had been getting out of their depth and putting their lives in danger.
- We continually stressed that we were leaving so we would be safe and that we were not in danger.
- It provides that the person concerned should not be returned to a country or area where they would be in danger.
- Realising the toddler was in danger Valerie, who cannot swim, went into the pool and pulled her out of the water.
- I had to warn my real family of the possible danger that they could be in so that they would be safe.
- Their training had placed not only them in danger, but also their workmates and the community.
- Now that the weather is encouraging gardeners to get out and start cutting and digging, hedgehogs are in danger.
- If freedom of choice is in danger for some ethnic groups, it is in danger for all.
- They argued that the development put the health and safety of employees and road users in the area in danger.
- Firefighters left picket lines during strikes last November to help fight fires in which lives were in danger.
- He said up to 30 jobs in total are in danger and it is critical that these workers are maintained.
- Tips are given on how pupils can make sure they are safe in everyday situations, and what they should do if they think they are in danger.
- Thieves are putting drivers' lives in danger by stealing roadside safety signs in a north west beauty spot.
- How would you feel if your whole family was in danger?
- Decent people should be able to conduct their business and go about their work without being in danger.
Synonyms
peril, hazard, risk, jeopardy, endangerment, imperilment, insecurity
perilousness, riskiness, precariousness, uncertainty, instability
1. 1.1count noun A cause or likely cause of harm or injury.
  the dangers of smoking
  Example sentencesExamples
  He said he was sure he was aware of the inherent dangers in motorcycle racing.
  We should be wary of dangers to our liberty and privacy with the excuse of security.
  The horrible reality of warfare and the inherent dangers it poses have been very much to the fore.
  The dangers of harm to civilians are much greater in the case of action against a state.
  The accident once again highlights the dangers of swimming in unsuitable waters.
  Exaggerating the wrong dangers can mean missing the ones that are really important.
  His parents had divorced and there was no one to keep an eye on him and warn him of the dangers of drugs.
  More pubs are becoming smoke free as more people understand the dangers of smoking.
  The government have the proof of the dangers of smoking, yet this is a legal drug.
  It was a good way to get the message out to people worldwide about the dangers of smoking.
  Becuase of the dangers involved, we thought it best to ask for volunteers to try out the great ski jump.
  He warned children of the dangers of smoking, poor diet and a lack of exercise.
  Youths have been warned by firefighters about the dangers of starting rubbish fires.
  They recommended all hospital set up specific teams to deal with the dangers of blood clots.
  I want to do something that will alert other children to the dangers of household products.
  Then they will discover the dangers of knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing.
  They were given suitable advice about the dangers of driving on Salisbury plain.
  One of the dangers in our western society is that we replace people with materialism.
  His employers never warned him about the dangers nor did they provide him with a suitable mask.
  Firefighters are warning homeowners about the dangers of leaving their gas oven on.
  Synonyms
  menace, hazard, threat, risk, peril
  source of apprehension, source of dread, source of fright, source of fear, source of terror
2. 1.2 The possibility of something unwelcome or unpleasant happening.
  she was in danger of being exploited
  there was no danger of the champagne running out
  Example sentencesExamples
  There is always the danger that exposing the humanity of these monsters makes them sympathetic.
  There is a very great and real danger that this century will be mankind's last.
  So there is the danger that half the value of the clothing could end up elsewhere, perhaps under a residuary bequest.
  Now there is the danger that when the people enjoy the plenty of the land they will forget God.
  Even so, there's always the danger that new providers might not be able to live up to their own hype.
  There is the danger that the hub nuts will come off and then the wheels drop off.
  There is the danger that the precautionary principle causes its own harm.
  But there is a very real danger that some people could look at this programme and draw the wrong conclusions.
  But there is a very realistic danger that a cash crisis could trip them up on the way to the altar.
  There is a very real danger that, with an election in the offing, he may be swayed by those who shout the loudest.
  If the proposed plans go ahead there is a very real danger that the closure of this business will lead to the loss of this unique service.
  There is the danger that the political process of democratization will grind to a halt.
  With pipes frozen, there was danger that the back boiler on his fire would explode.
  As long as there continues to be a danger that such things will happen again, the risk remains.
  There is also the danger that young players can subconsciously go out there just hoping not to lose rather than thinking we can win.
  Ironically, its biggest threat is the very real danger that it could become the victim of its own success.
  Since Cristal is so fashionable at the moment there is the danger that it will stop being trendy.
  There is the danger that Tate Britain could look very provincial in its concerns and its displays.
  There is also the danger that the scheduled transfer of power by the end of June will fail to materialize.
  There was this great danger that I was going to lose all my copyright.
  Synonyms
  possibility, chance, risk, probability, likelihood, fear, prospect
3. 1.3British The status of a railway signal indicating that the line is not clear and that a train should not proceed.
  one of the trains involved passed a signal at danger
  Example sentencesExamples
  Reverting to the older kind of level crossing where the signals would be set to danger until the road is halted and safely closed off.
  The ballot is in protest at several drivers who have been relegated to platform work after passing signals at danger.
  It had been passed at danger eight times before the Paddington disaster.
  PASSENGERS ' lives are daily being put at risk by a failure to crack down on trains which pass signals at danger.
  AWS can be overridden by the driver and does, not, therefore stop a driver passing a signal at danger.
  Both involved a train passing a signal at danger and resulted in coaches being destroyed by fire.

Phrases

out of danger

(of a person who has suffered a serious injury or illness) not expected to die.
the hospital said she was out of immediate danger
Example sentencesExamples
- The English supporter who received stab wounds - thought to have followed clashes with local Turkish youths - is now said to be out of danger.
- Initially in a critical condition, Katie is out of danger but still poorly and her father said it was hard to watch her suffer.
- Doctors battled for three hours to save her and it was five days before she was out of danger.
- The injured were immediately rushed to the trauma centre at Karnal where 10 persons are said to be out of danger.
- She drove to the hospital and found her daughter barely conscious but out of danger.
- Melinda's fever decreased slightly, but enough that the doctor believed that she was out of danger for the time being.
- She was rushed to the General Hospital, Sector 6, and is now stated to be out of danger.
- However a hospital staffer last night said that he was ‘all right’, was communicating and was out of danger.
- Doctors said the man, who was bleeding heavily when brought in by an ambulance, was now out of danger.
- The 11 injured people who are residents and pedestrians were said to be out of danger after treatment.
- It was a day before doctors said Melessa was out of danger and she could see Lauren.
- Now doctors say she is out of danger and could be in a children's ward by the end of the week.
- The report also noted that Gupta is in stable condition recovering at Bombay Hospital. and is out of danger.
- The two were hospitalised and stated to be out of danger.
- He was admitted to the hospital, and was stated to be out of danger.
- Maghrabi quoted doctors on Friday as saying the Frenchman, who had been in a critical condition, was out of danger.
- We are glad to get this good news, but she is far from being out of danger, and this will affect the rest of her life.
- He was admitted to a near by hospital and is stated to be out of danger.
- He is keeping a bedside vigil with his partner who is said to be out of danger but very uncomfortable.
- A man in the same car is now thought to be out of danger.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense 'jurisdiction or power', specifically 'power to harm'): from Old French dangier, based on Latin dominus 'lord'.

From the early Middle Ages into the 19th century danger meant ‘jurisdiction, power’, originally ‘the power of a lord and master, power to harm’. This reflects its origin in Latin dominus ‘lord’, the root of which also gave us dame, predominant (mid 16th century), and dungeon. In the later Middle Ages danger developed its main modern sense.

Rhymes

arranger, changer, endanger, exchanger, Grainger, hydrangea, manger, ranger, stranger

Definition of danger in US English:

danger

nounˈdeɪndʒərˈdānjər

1The possibility of suffering harm or injury.
his life was in danger
Example sentencesExamples
- Even firemen during their recent industrial action answered the call where life was in danger.
- Thieves are putting drivers' lives in danger by stealing roadside safety signs in a north west beauty spot.
- Firefighters left picket lines during strikes last November to help fight fires in which lives were in danger.
- We continually stressed that we were leaving so we would be safe and that we were not in danger.
- Scientists feel that the species is in danger if the entire population is located at one place.
- I had to warn my real family of the possible danger that they could be in so that they would be safe.
- Anyone seeing other birds in danger on the river can contact the charity.
- It wasn't the thrill of danger that appealed to her, because she didn't actually realise there would be any.
- Realising the toddler was in danger Valerie, who cannot swim, went into the pool and pulled her out of the water.
- Their training had placed not only them in danger, but also their workmates and the community.
- Thames Coastguard at Walton said swimmers had been getting out of their depth and putting their lives in danger.
- How would you feel if your whole family was in danger?
- They argued that the development put the health and safety of employees and road users in the area in danger.
- It provides that the person concerned should not be returned to a country or area where they would be in danger.
- But thankfully no-one was hurt, none of the other properties were in danger, and all is well.
- Tips are given on how pupils can make sure they are safe in everyday situations, and what they should do if they think they are in danger.
- He said up to 30 jobs in total are in danger and it is critical that these workers are maintained.
- If freedom of choice is in danger for some ethnic groups, it is in danger for all.
- Now that the weather is encouraging gardeners to get out and start cutting and digging, hedgehogs are in danger.
- Decent people should be able to conduct their business and go about their work without being in danger.
Synonyms
peril, hazard, risk, jeopardy, endangerment, imperilment, insecurity
1. 1.1 A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or injury.
  infertile soils where drought is a danger
  Example sentencesExamples
  The horrible reality of warfare and the inherent dangers it poses have been very much to the fore.
  The dangers of harm to civilians are much greater in the case of action against a state.
  Exaggerating the wrong dangers can mean missing the ones that are really important.
  He warned children of the dangers of smoking, poor diet and a lack of exercise.
  The accident once again highlights the dangers of swimming in unsuitable waters.
  His employers never warned him about the dangers nor did they provide him with a suitable mask.
  They recommended all hospital set up specific teams to deal with the dangers of blood clots.
  I want to do something that will alert other children to the dangers of household products.
  He said he was sure he was aware of the inherent dangers in motorcycle racing.
  Firefighters are warning homeowners about the dangers of leaving their gas oven on.
  His parents had divorced and there was no one to keep an eye on him and warn him of the dangers of drugs.
  Youths have been warned by firefighters about the dangers of starting rubbish fires.
  One of the dangers in our western society is that we replace people with materialism.
  Then they will discover the dangers of knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing.
  It was a good way to get the message out to people worldwide about the dangers of smoking.
  The government have the proof of the dangers of smoking, yet this is a legal drug.
  More pubs are becoming smoke free as more people understand the dangers of smoking.
  They were given suitable advice about the dangers of driving on Salisbury plain.
  We should be wary of dangers to our liberty and privacy with the excuse of security.
  Becuase of the dangers involved, we thought it best to ask for volunteers to try out the great ski jump.
  Synonyms
  menace, hazard, threat, risk, peril
2. 1.2 The possibility of something unwelcome or unpleasant.
  there was no danger of the champagne running out
  Example sentencesExamples
  But there is a very real danger that some people could look at this programme and draw the wrong conclusions.
  But there is a very realistic danger that a cash crisis could trip them up on the way to the altar.
  Ironically, its biggest threat is the very real danger that it could become the victim of its own success.
  There was this great danger that I was going to lose all my copyright.
  There is the danger that Tate Britain could look very provincial in its concerns and its displays.
  There is also the danger that the scheduled transfer of power by the end of June will fail to materialize.
  There is a very great and real danger that this century will be mankind's last.
  There is the danger that the hub nuts will come off and then the wheels drop off.
  There is a very real danger that, with an election in the offing, he may be swayed by those who shout the loudest.
  There is the danger that the precautionary principle causes its own harm.
  Since Cristal is so fashionable at the moment there is the danger that it will stop being trendy.
  With pipes frozen, there was danger that the back boiler on his fire would explode.
  There is always the danger that exposing the humanity of these monsters makes them sympathetic.
  If the proposed plans go ahead there is a very real danger that the closure of this business will lead to the loss of this unique service.
  Even so, there's always the danger that new providers might not be able to live up to their own hype.
  There is also the danger that young players can subconsciously go out there just hoping not to lose rather than thinking we can win.
  There is the danger that the political process of democratization will grind to a halt.
  Now there is the danger that when the people enjoy the plenty of the land they will forget God.
  As long as there continues to be a danger that such things will happen again, the risk remains.
  So there is the danger that half the value of the clothing could end up elsewhere, perhaps under a residuary bequest.
  Synonyms
  possibility, chance, risk, probability, likelihood, fear, prospect
3. 1.3British The status of a railroad signal indicating that the line is not clear and that a train should not proceed.
  Example sentencesExamples
  AWS can be overridden by the driver and does, not, therefore stop a driver passing a signal at danger.
  PASSENGERS ' lives are daily being put at risk by a failure to crack down on trains which pass signals at danger.
  The ballot is in protest at several drivers who have been relegated to platform work after passing signals at danger.
  Both involved a train passing a signal at danger and resulted in coaches being destroyed by fire.
  It had been passed at danger eight times before the Paddington disaster.
  Reverting to the older kind of level crossing where the signals would be set to danger until the road is halted and safely closed off.

Phrases

out of danger

(of a person who has suffered a serious injury or illness) not expected to die.
Example sentencesExamples
- The 11 injured people who are residents and pedestrians were said to be out of danger after treatment.
- Initially in a critical condition, Katie is out of danger but still poorly and her father said it was hard to watch her suffer.
- We are glad to get this good news, but she is far from being out of danger, and this will affect the rest of her life.
- Doctors said the man, who was bleeding heavily when brought in by an ambulance, was now out of danger.
- Now doctors say she is out of danger and could be in a children's ward by the end of the week.
- He was admitted to the hospital, and was stated to be out of danger.
- The injured were immediately rushed to the trauma centre at Karnal where 10 persons are said to be out of danger.
- He is keeping a bedside vigil with his partner who is said to be out of danger but very uncomfortable.
- Maghrabi quoted doctors on Friday as saying the Frenchman, who had been in a critical condition, was out of danger.
- Doctors battled for three hours to save her and it was five days before she was out of danger.
- The report also noted that Gupta is in stable condition recovering at Bombay Hospital. and is out of danger.
- The English supporter who received stab wounds - thought to have followed clashes with local Turkish youths - is now said to be out of danger.
- A man in the same car is now thought to be out of danger.
- Melinda's fever decreased slightly, but enough that the doctor believed that she was out of danger for the time being.
- She drove to the hospital and found her daughter barely conscious but out of danger.
- The two were hospitalised and stated to be out of danger.
- He was admitted to a near by hospital and is stated to be out of danger.
- She was rushed to the General Hospital, Sector 6, and is now stated to be out of danger.
- It was a day before doctors said Melessa was out of danger and she could see Lauren.
- However a hospital staffer last night said that he was ‘all right’, was communicating and was out of danger.

in danger of

Likely to incur or to suffer from.
the animal is in danger of extinction
Example sentencesExamples
- I laughed so much I was in danger of rupturing a spleen or other anonymous organ.
- We could be in danger of not addressing the skills shortages we need to address.
- We are in danger of simply looking at the issues of the hospitals in isolation.
- Recently my father advised officials that a stone wall supporting a road was in danger of collapse.
- The tower was in danger of falling down, so the National Trust have a four year plan of restoration going on.
- Last year the magazine said the Irish market was in danger of a sharp fall, and it hasn't changed its tune.
- It is a special place in a wonderful setting and is in danger of just becoming a town park rather than a country park.
- Now they are in danger of making a pig's ear of government policy on health.
- Last week, no one was seriously hurt, and the police rarely seemed in danger of losing control.
- She believes the art of cake decorating is in danger of dying out - but she is determined to revive it.
- After so many years on the road, this team is now in danger of breaking up.
- He has broken a bone in his foot, and is now in danger of not being fit for the World Cup.
- The prophets of doom were telling us that the world was in danger of global cooling not so long ago!
- If they don't begin to pick up points soon, Oban are in danger of being relegated from the top division.
- Police saved the day when a bride was in danger of not getting to the church in time.
- There were even reports that the whole movie was in danger of being scrapped.
- If we do not do that, I think we are in danger of dispiriting people and not giving credit where credit is due.
- Our labour market, meanwhile, is in danger of becoming the envy of the world in at least one respect.
- This crisis of trust in America is in danger of leading directly to a crisis of American capitalism.
- As a result they're in danger of being buried under piles of useless and sometimes toxic rubbish.

Origin

Middle English (in the sense ‘jurisdiction or power’, specifically ‘power to harm’): from Old French dangier, based on Latin dominus ‘lord’.

单词	danger
释义	Definition of danger in English: danger noun ˈdeɪn(d)ʒəˈdeɪndʒər mass noun 1The possibility of suffering harm or injury. his life was in danger Example sentencesExamples Even firemen during their recent industrial action answered the call where life was in danger. It wasn't the thrill of danger that appealed to her, because she didn't actually realise there would be any. But thankfully no-one was hurt, none of the other properties were in danger, and all is well. Anyone seeing other birds in danger on the river can contact the charity. Scientists feel that the species is in danger if the entire population is located at one place. Thames Coastguard at Walton said swimmers had been getting out of their depth and putting their lives in danger. We continually stressed that we were leaving so we would be safe and that we were not in danger. It provides that the person concerned should not be returned to a country or area where they would be in danger. Realising the toddler was in danger Valerie, who cannot swim, went into the pool and pulled her out of the water. I had to warn my real family of the possible danger that they could be in so that they would be safe. Their training had placed not only them in danger, but also their workmates and the community. Now that the weather is encouraging gardeners to get out and start cutting and digging, hedgehogs are in danger. If freedom of choice is in danger for some ethnic groups, it is in danger for all. They argued that the development put the health and safety of employees and road users in the area in danger. Firefighters left picket lines during strikes last November to help fight fires in which lives were in danger. He said up to 30 jobs in total are in danger and it is critical that these workers are maintained. Tips are given on how pupils can make sure they are safe in everyday situations, and what they should do if they think they are in danger. Thieves are putting drivers' lives in danger by stealing roadside safety signs in a north west beauty spot. How would you feel if your whole family was in danger? Decent people should be able to conduct their business and go about their work without being in danger. Synonyms peril, hazard, risk, jeopardy, endangerment, imperilment, insecurity perilousness, riskiness, precariousness, uncertainty, instability 1.1count noun A cause or likely cause of harm or injury. the dangers of smoking Example sentencesExamples He said he was sure he was aware of the inherent dangers in motorcycle racing. We should be wary of dangers to our liberty and privacy with the excuse of security. The horrible reality of warfare and the inherent dangers it poses have been very much to the fore. The dangers of harm to civilians are much greater in the case of action against a state. The accident once again highlights the dangers of swimming in unsuitable waters. Exaggerating the wrong dangers can mean missing the ones that are really important. His parents had divorced and there was no one to keep an eye on him and warn him of the dangers of drugs. More pubs are becoming smoke free as more people understand the dangers of smoking. The government have the proof of the dangers of smoking, yet this is a legal drug. It was a good way to get the message out to people worldwide about the dangers of smoking. Becuase of the dangers involved, we thought it best to ask for volunteers to try out the great ski jump. He warned children of the dangers of smoking, poor diet and a lack of exercise. Youths have been warned by firefighters about the dangers of starting rubbish fires. They recommended all hospital set up specific teams to deal with the dangers of blood clots. I want to do something that will alert other children to the dangers of household products. Then they will discover the dangers of knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing. They were given suitable advice about the dangers of driving on Salisbury plain. One of the dangers in our western society is that we replace people with materialism. His employers never warned him about the dangers nor did they provide him with a suitable mask. Firefighters are warning homeowners about the dangers of leaving their gas oven on. Synonyms menace, hazard, threat, risk, peril source of apprehension, source of dread, source of fright, source of fear, source of terror 1.2 The possibility of something unwelcome or unpleasant happening. she was in danger of being exploited there was no danger of the champagne running out Example sentencesExamples There is always the danger that exposing the humanity of these monsters makes them sympathetic. There is a very great and real danger that this century will be mankind's last. So there is the danger that half the value of the clothing could end up elsewhere, perhaps under a residuary bequest. Now there is the danger that when the people enjoy the plenty of the land they will forget God. Even so, there's always the danger that new providers might not be able to live up to their own hype. There is the danger that the hub nuts will come off and then the wheels drop off. There is the danger that the precautionary principle causes its own harm. But there is a very real danger that some people could look at this programme and draw the wrong conclusions. But there is a very realistic danger that a cash crisis could trip them up on the way to the altar. There is a very real danger that, with an election in the offing, he may be swayed by those who shout the loudest. If the proposed plans go ahead there is a very real danger that the closure of this business will lead to the loss of this unique service. There is the danger that the political process of democratization will grind to a halt. With pipes frozen, there was danger that the back boiler on his fire would explode. As long as there continues to be a danger that such things will happen again, the risk remains. There is also the danger that young players can subconsciously go out there just hoping not to lose rather than thinking we can win. Ironically, its biggest threat is the very real danger that it could become the victim of its own success. Since Cristal is so fashionable at the moment there is the danger that it will stop being trendy. There is the danger that Tate Britain could look very provincial in its concerns and its displays. There is also the danger that the scheduled transfer of power by the end of June will fail to materialize. There was this great danger that I was going to lose all my copyright. Synonyms possibility, chance, risk, probability, likelihood, fear, prospect 1.3British The status of a railway signal indicating that the line is not clear and that a train should not proceed. one of the trains involved passed a signal at danger Example sentencesExamples Reverting to the older kind of level crossing where the signals would be set to danger until the road is halted and safely closed off. The ballot is in protest at several drivers who have been relegated to platform work after passing signals at danger. It had been passed at danger eight times before the Paddington disaster. PASSENGERS ' lives are daily being put at risk by a failure to crack down on trains which pass signals at danger. AWS can be overridden by the driver and does, not, therefore stop a driver passing a signal at danger. Both involved a train passing a signal at danger and resulted in coaches being destroyed by fire. Phrases out of danger (of a person who has suffered a serious injury or illness) not expected to die. the hospital said she was out of immediate danger Example sentencesExamples The English supporter who received stab wounds - thought to have followed clashes with local Turkish youths - is now said to be out of danger. Initially in a critical condition, Katie is out of danger but still poorly and her father said it was hard to watch her suffer. Doctors battled for three hours to save her and it was five days before she was out of danger. The injured were immediately rushed to the trauma centre at Karnal where 10 persons are said to be out of danger. She drove to the hospital and found her daughter barely conscious but out of danger. Melinda's fever decreased slightly, but enough that the doctor believed that she was out of danger for the time being. She was rushed to the General Hospital, Sector 6, and is now stated to be out of danger. However a hospital staffer last night said that he was ‘all right’, was communicating and was out of danger. Doctors said the man, who was bleeding heavily when brought in by an ambulance, was now out of danger. The 11 injured people who are residents and pedestrians were said to be out of danger after treatment. It was a day before doctors said Melessa was out of danger and she could see Lauren. Now doctors say she is out of danger and could be in a children's ward by the end of the week. The report also noted that Gupta is in stable condition recovering at Bombay Hospital. and is out of danger. The two were hospitalised and stated to be out of danger. He was admitted to the hospital, and was stated to be out of danger. Maghrabi quoted doctors on Friday as saying the Frenchman, who had been in a critical condition, was out of danger. We are glad to get this good news, but she is far from being out of danger, and this will affect the rest of her life. He was admitted to a near by hospital and is stated to be out of danger. He is keeping a bedside vigil with his partner who is said to be out of danger but very uncomfortable. A man in the same car is now thought to be out of danger. Origin Middle English (in the sense 'jurisdiction or power', specifically 'power to harm'): from Old French dangier, based on Latin dominus 'lord'. From the early Middle Ages into the 19th century danger meant ‘jurisdiction, power’, originally ‘the power of a lord and master, power to harm’. This reflects its origin in Latin dominus ‘lord’, the root of which also gave us dame, predominant (mid 16th century), and dungeon. In the later Middle Ages danger developed its main modern sense. Rhymes arranger, changer, endanger, exchanger, Grainger, hydrangea, manger, ranger, stranger noun.1 phr. Definition of danger in US English: danger nounˈdeɪndʒərˈdānjər 1The possibility of suffering harm or injury. his life was in danger Example sentencesExamples Even firemen during their recent industrial action answered the call where life was in danger. Thieves are putting drivers' lives in danger by stealing roadside safety signs in a north west beauty spot. Firefighters left picket lines during strikes last November to help fight fires in which lives were in danger. We continually stressed that we were leaving so we would be safe and that we were not in danger. Scientists feel that the species is in danger if the entire population is located at one place. I had to warn my real family of the possible danger that they could be in so that they would be safe. Anyone seeing other birds in danger on the river can contact the charity. It wasn't the thrill of danger that appealed to her, because she didn't actually realise there would be any. Realising the toddler was in danger Valerie, who cannot swim, went into the pool and pulled her out of the water. Their training had placed not only them in danger, but also their workmates and the community. Thames Coastguard at Walton said swimmers had been getting out of their depth and putting their lives in danger. How would you feel if your whole family was in danger? They argued that the development put the health and safety of employees and road users in the area in danger. It provides that the person concerned should not be returned to a country or area where they would be in danger. But thankfully no-one was hurt, none of the other properties were in danger, and all is well. Tips are given on how pupils can make sure they are safe in everyday situations, and what they should do if they think they are in danger. He said up to 30 jobs in total are in danger and it is critical that these workers are maintained. If freedom of choice is in danger for some ethnic groups, it is in danger for all. Now that the weather is encouraging gardeners to get out and start cutting and digging, hedgehogs are in danger. Decent people should be able to conduct their business and go about their work without being in danger. Synonyms peril, hazard, risk, jeopardy, endangerment, imperilment, insecurity 1.1 A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or injury. infertile soils where drought is a danger Example sentencesExamples The horrible reality of warfare and the inherent dangers it poses have been very much to the fore. The dangers of harm to civilians are much greater in the case of action against a state. Exaggerating the wrong dangers can mean missing the ones that are really important. He warned children of the dangers of smoking, poor diet and a lack of exercise. The accident once again highlights the dangers of swimming in unsuitable waters. His employers never warned him about the dangers nor did they provide him with a suitable mask. They recommended all hospital set up specific teams to deal with the dangers of blood clots. I want to do something that will alert other children to the dangers of household products. He said he was sure he was aware of the inherent dangers in motorcycle racing. Firefighters are warning homeowners about the dangers of leaving their gas oven on. His parents had divorced and there was no one to keep an eye on him and warn him of the dangers of drugs. Youths have been warned by firefighters about the dangers of starting rubbish fires. One of the dangers in our western society is that we replace people with materialism. Then they will discover the dangers of knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing. It was a good way to get the message out to people worldwide about the dangers of smoking. The government have the proof of the dangers of smoking, yet this is a legal drug. More pubs are becoming smoke free as more people understand the dangers of smoking. They were given suitable advice about the dangers of driving on Salisbury plain. We should be wary of dangers to our liberty and privacy with the excuse of security. Becuase of the dangers involved, we thought it best to ask for volunteers to try out the great ski jump. Synonyms menace, hazard, threat, risk, peril 1.2 The possibility of something unwelcome or unpleasant. there was no danger of the champagne running out Example sentencesExamples But there is a very real danger that some people could look at this programme and draw the wrong conclusions. But there is a very realistic danger that a cash crisis could trip them up on the way to the altar. Ironically, its biggest threat is the very real danger that it could become the victim of its own success. There was this great danger that I was going to lose all my copyright. There is the danger that Tate Britain could look very provincial in its concerns and its displays. There is also the danger that the scheduled transfer of power by the end of June will fail to materialize. There is a very great and real danger that this century will be mankind's last. There is the danger that the hub nuts will come off and then the wheels drop off. There is a very real danger that, with an election in the offing, he may be swayed by those who shout the loudest. There is the danger that the precautionary principle causes its own harm. Since Cristal is so fashionable at the moment there is the danger that it will stop being trendy. With pipes frozen, there was danger that the back boiler on his fire would explode. There is always the danger that exposing the humanity of these monsters makes them sympathetic. If the proposed plans go ahead there is a very real danger that the closure of this business will lead to the loss of this unique service. Even so, there's always the danger that new providers might not be able to live up to their own hype. There is also the danger that young players can subconsciously go out there just hoping not to lose rather than thinking we can win. There is the danger that the political process of democratization will grind to a halt. Now there is the danger that when the people enjoy the plenty of the land they will forget God. As long as there continues to be a danger that such things will happen again, the risk remains. So there is the danger that half the value of the clothing could end up elsewhere, perhaps under a residuary bequest. Synonyms possibility, chance, risk, probability, likelihood, fear, prospect 1.3British The status of a railroad signal indicating that the line is not clear and that a train should not proceed. Example sentencesExamples AWS can be overridden by the driver and does, not, therefore stop a driver passing a signal at danger. PASSENGERS ' lives are daily being put at risk by a failure to crack down on trains which pass signals at danger. The ballot is in protest at several drivers who have been relegated to platform work after passing signals at danger. Both involved a train passing a signal at danger and resulted in coaches being destroyed by fire. It had been passed at danger eight times before the Paddington disaster. Reverting to the older kind of level crossing where the signals would be set to danger until the road is halted and safely closed off. Phrases out of danger (of a person who has suffered a serious injury or illness) not expected to die. Example sentencesExamples The 11 injured people who are residents and pedestrians were said to be out of danger after treatment. Initially in a critical condition, Katie is out of danger but still poorly and her father said it was hard to watch her suffer. We are glad to get this good news, but she is far from being out of danger, and this will affect the rest of her life. Doctors said the man, who was bleeding heavily when brought in by an ambulance, was now out of danger. Now doctors say she is out of danger and could be in a children's ward by the end of the week. He was admitted to the hospital, and was stated to be out of danger. The injured were immediately rushed to the trauma centre at Karnal where 10 persons are said to be out of danger. He is keeping a bedside vigil with his partner who is said to be out of danger but very uncomfortable. Maghrabi quoted doctors on Friday as saying the Frenchman, who had been in a critical condition, was out of danger. Doctors battled for three hours to save her and it was five days before she was out of danger. The report also noted that Gupta is in stable condition recovering at Bombay Hospital. and is out of danger. The English supporter who received stab wounds - thought to have followed clashes with local Turkish youths - is now said to be out of danger. A man in the same car is now thought to be out of danger. Melinda's fever decreased slightly, but enough that the doctor believed that she was out of danger for the time being. She drove to the hospital and found her daughter barely conscious but out of danger. The two were hospitalised and stated to be out of danger. He was admitted to a near by hospital and is stated to be out of danger. She was rushed to the General Hospital, Sector 6, and is now stated to be out of danger. It was a day before doctors said Melessa was out of danger and she could see Lauren. However a hospital staffer last night said that he was ‘all right’, was communicating and was out of danger. in danger of Likely to incur or to suffer from. the animal is in danger of extinction Example sentencesExamples I laughed so much I was in danger of rupturing a spleen or other anonymous organ. We could be in danger of not addressing the skills shortages we need to address. We are in danger of simply looking at the issues of the hospitals in isolation. Recently my father advised officials that a stone wall supporting a road was in danger of collapse. The tower was in danger of falling down, so the National Trust have a four year plan of restoration going on. Last year the magazine said the Irish market was in danger of a sharp fall, and it hasn't changed its tune. It is a special place in a wonderful setting and is in danger of just becoming a town park rather than a country park. Now they are in danger of making a pig's ear of government policy on health. Last week, no one was seriously hurt, and the police rarely seemed in danger of losing control. She believes the art of cake decorating is in danger of dying out - but she is determined to revive it. After so many years on the road, this team is now in danger of breaking up. He has broken a bone in his foot, and is now in danger of not being fit for the World Cup. The prophets of doom were telling us that the world was in danger of global cooling not so long ago! If they don't begin to pick up points soon, Oban are in danger of being relegated from the top division. Police saved the day when a bride was in danger of not getting to the church in time. There were even reports that the whole movie was in danger of being scrapped. If we do not do that, I think we are in danger of dispiriting people and not giving credit where credit is due. Our labour market, meanwhile, is in danger of becoming the envy of the world in at least one respect. This crisis of trust in America is in danger of leading directly to a crisis of American capitalism. As a result they're in danger of being buried under piles of useless and sometimes toxic rubbish. Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘jurisdiction or power’, specifically ‘power to harm’): from Old French dangier, based on Latin dominus ‘lord’. noun.1 phr.
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