Definitions for RISKrɪsk
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
exposure to the chance of injury or loss.
Insurance. the hazard or chance of loss. the degree of probability of such loss. the amount that the insurance company may lose. a person or thing with reference to the hazard involved to the insurer. the type of loss against which a policy is drawn.
(v.t.)to expose to the chance of injury or loss; hazard:
to risk one's life.
to venture upon; take the chance of:
to risk a fall.
Idioms for risk:
at risk, in imminent danger of injury, damage, or loss:
homes at risk of flooding.
Category: Idiom, Common Vocabulary
Origin of risk:
1655–65; < F risque < It risc(hi)o
hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk, endangerment(noun)
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
"drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
risk, peril, danger(noun)
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
"he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing"
risk, risk of infection(noun)
the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
risk, risk of exposure(verb)
the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
risk, put on the line, lay on the line(verb)
expose to a chance of loss or damage
"We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"; "Why risk your life?"; "She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong"
gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance(verb)
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
"When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
the possibility of a bad result
the risk of fire; There's the risk that she won't like you.; There will be significant financial risk.
in a situation where there is risk
His actions put his friends at risk; a company at risk of bankruptcy
knowing that there is risk involved
No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk.
to be in a situation involving risk
If you drink alcohol and drive, you run the risk of losing your license.
to do sth that you know involves risk
She took a risk, played hard, and won.; users who take the risk of downloading from unsafe websites
sth that could cause problems
The open sewers are a risk to health.
to do sth knowing there is risk
Don't risk your money on their stocks.; She risked being laughed at to say what she believed.
A possible, usually negative, outcome, e.g., a danger.
The likelihood of a negative outcome.
To incur risk [to something].
To incur risk [of something].
To incur risk [by something].
hazard; danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction
hazard of loss; liabillity to loss in property
to expose to risk, hazard, or peril; to venture; as, to risk goods on board of a ship; to risk one's person in battle; to risk one's fame by a publication
to incur the risk or danger of; as, to risk a battle
U.S. National Library of Medicine
The probability that an event will occur. It encompasses a variety of measures of the probability of a generally unfavorable outcome.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
1. Probability and severity of loss linked to hazards. 2. See degree of risk. See also hazard; risk management.
Translations for RISK
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
to expose to danger; to lay open to the possibility of loss
He would risk his life for his friend; He risked all his money on betting on that horse.
- arriscarPortuguese (BR)
- risikere; satseDanish
- διακινδυνεύω, ρισκάρωGreek
- kaalule panemaEstonian
- خطر کردن؛ ریسک کردنFarsi
- जोखिम में डालनाHindi
- riskirati, staviti na kockuCroatian
- stofna (e-u)í hættuIcelandic
- 위태롭게 하다Korean
- terdedah kepada bahayaMalay
- risikere, sette på spillNorwegian
- خطر کردن؛ ریسک کردنPersian
- خطر لرلPashto
- a riscaRomanian
- tehlikeye atmak, riske sokmakTurkish
- 賭上Chinese (Trad.)
- خطرہ میں ڈالنا یا پڑناUrdu
- 冒险做，拼命Chinese (Simp.)
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