Noun A risk undertaken with a potential gain. A significant risk is implied A risky venture Translations Dutch: gok m German: Glücksspiel n, Spiel n Interlingua: joco Portuguese: jogo m Intransitive verb To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain Translations Dutch: gokken German: riskant spielen Interlingua: jocar Portuguese: jogar Transitive Verb To risk (something) for potential gain (He gambled his reputation on the outcome.) Translations German: aufs Spiel setzen Interlingua: poner in risco Portuguese: arriscar
