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- Dictionarygamble/ˈɡambl/
verb
- 1. play games of chance for money; bet: "he gambles on football" Similar
- 2. take risky action in the hope of a desired result: "he was gambling on the success of his satellite TV channel" Similar
noun
- 1. an act of gambling: "Dad likes a bit of a gamble" Similar
- 2. a risky action undertaken with the hope of success: "we decided to take a gamble and offer him a place on our staff" Similar
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GAMBLE definition: 1. to do something that involves risks that might result in loss of money or failure, hoping to get…. Learn more.
The meaning of GAMBLE is to play a game for money or property. How to use gamble in a sentence.
GAMBLE meaning: 1. to do something that involves risks that might result in loss of money or failure, hoping to get…. Learn more.
verb (used without object) , gam·bled, gam·bling. to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes. to stake or risk money, or anything of value, on the outcome of something involving chance: to gamble on a toss of the dice.
A gamble is a risky action or decision that you take in the hope of gaining money, success, or an advantage over other people.
GAMBLE definition: 1. to risk money on the result of a game, race, or competition: 2. a risk that you take that…. Learn more.
Definition of gamble verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a game or sporting event. b. To play a game for stakes, especially a game whose outcome is at least partly determined by chance. 2. To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. 3. To engage in reckless or hazardous behavior: You are gambling with your health by continuing to smoke.
When you gamble, you take a risky chance on something. When an entrepreneur invests her own money in her business, she gambles on its success. If you approach a stray dog, you gamble on its friendliness, and if you turn down a high-paying job to take a more interesting position, you gamble on it eventually paying off.
an action that you take when you know there is a risk but when you hope that the result will be a success. She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it. They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success).
