risk
The chance that something bad will happen.
The chance that something bad, harmful, or dangerous may happen.
To do something that might cause bad results.
To do something that could cause loss, harm, or danger to yourself or others.
- Base: risk
- Plural: risk, risks
- Base: risk
- 3rd Person Singular: risks
- Present Participle: risking
- Past: risked
at risk
1in danger of harm or loss
In a situation where something bad could happen.
- The species is at risk due to habitat loss.
- Children are at risk from second-hand smoke.
at your own risk
1without others being responsible for danger
Used to say that you are responsible for any bad result if you do something.
- You can swim here, but it's at your own risk.
- Visitors enter the area at their own risk.
risk it
1try despite possible danger or loss
To decide to do something even though it might have a bad result.
- I don't have an umbrella, but I'll risk it and walk home.
- She decided to risk it and speak in front of the class.
run the risk
1knowingly accept possible danger
To do something even though you know it could cause trouble or harm.
- If you lie, you run the risk of losing their trust.
- We run the risk of missing the flight if we don't leave now.
take a risk
1do something with possible danger
To do something even though it might be dangerous or cause problems.
- Sometimes you have to take a risk to achieve your goals.
- She took a risk by starting her own business.