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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
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
action verb
regular
present tense
risk
3rd person singular
risks
present participle
risking
past simple
risked
past participle
risked
Examples
Leaving valuables unattended may risk their security.
02
to expose oneself to the possibility of negative outcomes by choosing to take a particular action
Transitive: to risk doing sth
Examples
He decided to risk taking the new job, even though it meant moving to a different city.
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
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Simple
countable
plural form
risks
Examples
Investing in stocks carries a higher risk of financial loss compared to placing money in a savings account.
02
an action or venture undertaken despite potential loss or injury
Examples
Starting a new business is a major risk.
03
the likelihood of coming into contact with an infectious agent
Examples
Healthcare workers have a high risk of exposure to pathogens.
04
the probability of infection after being exposed to an infectious agent
Examples
The risk of getting the virus after exposure was studied.
