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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
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
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
03
the likelihood of coming into contact with an infectious agent
04
the probability of infection after being exposed to an infectious agent
