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to risk
01
to put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed
Transitive: to risk sth
02
to expose oneself to the possibility of negative outcomes by choosing to take a particular action
Transitive: to risk doing sth
Risk
01
the chance or probability of harm, loss, or negative consequences in the future, often resulting from a particular action, decision, event, or condition
02
an action or situation that poses a danger or potential problem
03
the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
04
the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
risk
v
Example
Building houses in flood-prone areas may risk property damage.
Speeding on the road can risk your safety and the safety of others.
He risked his job by confronting the supervisor about workplace conditions.
They are risking their reputation by not addressing customer complaints promptly.
Leaving valuables unattended may risk their security.
