RISK


Meaning of RISK in English

■ noun

1》 a situation involving exposure to danger.

↘the possibility that something unpleasant will happen.

2》 a person or thing causing a ~ or regarded in relation to ~: a fire ~.

■ verb expose to danger or loss.

↘act in such a way as to incur the ~ of.

↘incur ~ by engaging in (an action).

Phrases

at one's ( own ) ~ taking responsibility for one's own safety or possessions.

run (or take ) a ~ (or ~s) expose oneself to the possibility of something unpleasant occurring.

Origin

C17: from Fr. risque (n.), risquer (v.), from Ital. risco 'danger' and rischiare 'run into danger'.

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