endanger

Everyday

1. To put someone or something in danger; to make harm likely. tree →
2. To threaten something so that it might be lost or die out: «Pollution endangers wildlife». tree →

In the lessons

In science and geography: «endangered species» are animals and plants that might die out (tigers, pandas, kakapo). In safety lessons: behaviour that endangers others (running by the pool, playing near roads). In law: «endangering life» is a serious crime. Phrases: «endanger lives», «endangered species», «endanger health».

Examples

• Running by the pool can endanger you and others. tree →
• Plastic in the ocean endangers turtles. tree →
• Pandas are an endangered species. tree →
• The driver endangered lives by speeding near the school. tree →
• Cutting down forests endangers many animals. tree →
• Don't endanger yourself trying to rescue someone in deep water — call for help. tree →

Note

Regular verb. Adjective «endangered» (in danger of dying out). Noun idea: «danger». Spelling: en + danger.

In Jewish tradition

In science and geography: «endangered species» are animals and plants that might die out (tigers, pandas, kakapo). In safety lessons: behaviour that endangers others (running by the pool, playing near roads). In law: «endangering life» is a serious crime. Phrases: «endanger lives», «endangered species», «endanger health».

Note

Regular verb. Adjective «endangered» (in danger of dying out). Noun idea: «danger». Spelling: en + danger.