■ 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'.