(~s, gambling, ~d)
1.
A ~ is a risky action or decision that you take in the hope of gaining money, success, or an advantage over other people.
...the French president’s risky ~ in calling a referendum.
= risk
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2.
If you ~ on something, you take a risky action or decision in the hope of gaining money, success, or an advantage over other people.
Few firms will be willing to ~ on new products...
They are not prepared to ~ their careers on this matter...
Who wants to ~ with the life of a friend?
VERB: V on n/-ing, V n on n, V with n, also V, V n, V that
3.
If you ~ an amount of money, you bet it in a game such as cards or on the result of a race or competition. People who ~ usually do it frequently.
Most people visit Las Vegas to ~ their hard-earned money...
John ~d heavily on the horses...
Britain is the only country in Europe that allows minors to ~...
He ~d away his family estate on a single throw of the dice.
VERB: V n, V on n, V, V n with away