Definition of risk - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cause of harmTECH. thing likely to cause an adverse effectTECH.
- Smoking is a major health risk.
2.
uncertaintyTECH. probability of a negative outcome occurringTECH.
- The risk of rain is high today.
3.
probabilityTECH. potential negative effect determined by likelihood and magnitudeTECH.
- The risk assessment showed a high potential for loss.
4.
businessRare venture undertaken without regard to lossRare
- Starting a new business is always a risk.
5.
insuranceTECH. type of adverse event covered by insuranceTECH.
- Fire is a common risk covered by policies.
Verb
1.
decisiontr./intr. act despite knowing possible negative outcomestr./intr.
- She risked losing her job by speaking out.
2.
dangertr. expose someone or something to danger or losstr.
- He risked his life to save the dog..
Expressions with risk
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person likely to run away before trial or while detained
Police labeled him a flight risk and denied release.
accepting responsibility for possible negative outcomes
You can try skydiving, but it's at your own risk.
accepting responsibility for potential danger or loss
He entered the abandoned house at his own risk.
do something that could cause harm or loss
If you go out in the storm, you run a risk.
risk having something bad or dangerous happen
If you go out now, you run the risk of getting wet.
make a decision after careful thought
She decided to take a calculated risk and invest in the new startup.
put everything at stake in a risky situation
He decided to risk the lot on a single bet.
do something very dangerous risking severe injury
He risked life and limb to save the child.
do something very dangerous
He risked his neck to save the child from the burning building.
desire to engage in risky activities
The investor's appetite for risk led to high returns.
take a major risk with everything one has
He decided to risk his all on the final bet.
likely to experience physical hurt or death in dangerous conditions
Without helmets, cyclists are at risk of serious head injury.
thing or person likely to cause a fire
That pile of papers is a fire risk.
absence of danger or harm
The procedure was performed with no risk to the patient.
cause someone or something to be in danger
You put your health at risk by smoking.
possibility of contracting a disease
Hospitals take precautions to minimize the risk of infection.
do something that could cause death or serious harm
He risked his life to save the child.
person who engages in activities with potential for loss or danger
He is known as a risk taker in the stock market..
do something when you do not know what will happen
She decided to take a risk and start her own business.
justified despite potential negative outcomes
The surgery was worth the risk to save his life.
having no risk or danger involved
This investment is considered risk-free.
choose to act while accepting possible danger loss or failure
I will take the risk and start my own business.
risk taken after careful consideration of potential outcomes
He took a calculated risk investing in the new startup..
involving a significant level of danger
Skydiving is considered a high-risk activity.
Origin of risk
Italian, rischio (danger) + Latin, risicare (to dare)
Terms with risk included in their meaning
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secure
not in danger or at risk
risk
exposure to harm or injury
risk
full of danger or risk
product risk
less likely to cause harm or injury
at risk
likely to be harmed or damaged
safety
exposed to harm or risk
lacking safety
not protected from danger or risk
betting
risk money on an event's outcome
risk cover
financial protection against loss or damage
safety action
protect from a danger or risk
risk
posing a likely risk of harm or danger
risk taker
person who seeks exciting experiences
risky
involving risk or danger
safety risk
zone where safety risks are significantly higher
risky activity
activity involving risk or danger
risky situation
situation involving risk or danger
safety
in a way that could cause harm or serious risk
risk
at risk of harm or loss
advice
not giving enough benefit for the effort or risk
risk
no risk of a negative outcome
secure
not at risk of harm
competition
succeed at something difficult or surprising after effort or risk
behavior
practice of operating vehicles carefully to reduce risk of accidents
risk taking
risk doing something uncertain for a possible reward
Examples of risk in a sentence
Ignoring safety protocols is a workplace risk. Investing in stocks carries a certain risk. The risk of infection is minimal with proper hygiene. Investors are concerned about the risk involved. The risk of failure was underestimated. There's a risk in lending money to startups.
Flooding is a risk in this region. Earthquake risk requires special coverage. He risked everything to start his own business. They risked their safety to save the trapped animal. She risked her reputation by supporting the controversial project. They risked everything to start a new life abroad.
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- French:risque, risquer, ...
- German:Risiko, riskieren, ...
- Italian:rischio, rischiare, ...
- Spanish:riesgo, arriesgar, ...
- Portuguese:risco, arriscar, ...
- Chinese:风险, 冒险, ...
- Japanese:リスク, 冒す, ...
- Arabic:خَطَر, خَاطَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:סִיכּוּן, לְהִסְתַּכֵּן, ...
- Russian:риск, рискнуть, ...
- Ukrainian:ризик, ризикувати, ...
- Hindi:जोखिम, जोखिम उठाना, ...
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