danger

dan|ger

W2S2 [ˈdeındʒə US -ər] n

[Date: 1200-1300; : Old French; Origin: dangier, from Vulgar Latin dominiarium 'power to do harm', from Latin dominium 'ownership']

1.) [U]

the possibility that someone or something will be harmed, destroyed, or killed

▪ Danger! No boats beyond this point.

in danger

▪ The refugees believe that their lives are in danger.

▪ I don't want to put you in danger .

danger of

▪ The danger of a fire in the home increases during the holidays.

be in danger of (doing) sth

▪ The bridge was in danger of collapsing.

grave/great/real/serious etc danger

▪ The condor was in grave danger of extinction.

danger from

▪ The public was not aware of the danger from nuclear tests in Nevada.

out of danger

▪ The patient is now out of danger.

▪ Pedestrians on this road face constant danger from cars.

2.) [U and C]

the possibility that something bad will happen

be in danger of (doing) sth

▪ The party is in danger of being defeated in the next election.

danger that

▪ There is a danger that museums will attempt to entertain rather than educate.

the danger of (doing) sth

▪ to guard against the danger of becoming isolated

3.)

something or someone that may harm or kill you

▪ the dangers that abound in the region

danger of

▪ Children need to be educated about the dangers of drug use.

be a danger to sb/sth

▪ The wreck is a danger to other ships.

4.) there's no danger of sth

used to say that something will not happen

▪ There's no danger of Darren ever getting up early.

5.) be on the danger list

BrE to be so ill that you may die