LURK


Meaning of LURK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ lɜ:(r)k ]

( lurks, lurking, lurked)

1.

If someone lurks somewhere, they wait there secretly so that they cannot be seen, usually because they intend to do something bad.

He thought he saw someone lurking above the chamber during the address.

VERB : V

2.

If something such as a danger, doubt, or fear lurks somewhere, it exists but is not obvious or easily recognized.

Hidden dangers lurk in every family saloon car...

Around every corner lurked doubt and uncertainty.

VERB : V , V

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