risk

/ɹˈɪsk/

/ˈɹɪsk/

to risk

MAIN VERB

to put something important in a situation where it could be harmed, lost, or destroyed

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

synonyms : adventure

Risk

the possibility of something dangerous or unpleasant happening in the future; a situation that causes danger or problem

a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury

synonyms : danger

the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent

the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred

Examples

1. Excessive fat in the body can increase the risk of certain health conditions.

2. A healthy diet and regular exercise can reduce the risk of many diseases.

3. This business method takes the risk of failure out of the table.

4. Adults were also at risk from epidemics.