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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.
Speeding on the road can risk your safety and the safety of others.
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.
Alex risked telling the truth, knowing it could change everything.
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.
Climbing steep cliffs without proper equipment poses a significant risk of injury.
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
