Definition of "incur" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive) To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to.

   • Near-synonym: contract (debts, etc.)
   • Cruelty incurs calamity.

2. (obsolete, transitive) To enter or pass into.

3. (obsolete, intransitive) To fall within a period or scope; to occur; to run into danger.