Risk (Verb)
Meaning 1
Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- He decided to risk everything to start his own business, hoping to achieve financial independence.
- Entrepreneurs often risk their savings to turn their dreams into reality.
- Investors risk losing a significant portion of their investment if the company goes bankrupt.
- Some people risk their health by engaging in extreme sports to get an adrenaline rush.
- She risked her reputation as a scientist by presenting her unconventional theory to the academic community.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The firefighters risked their lives to save the trapped family.
- By not wearing a seatbelt, he risked severe injury in a car accident.
- The company risked bankruptcy if it couldn't repay its loans on time.
- She risked being disqualified if she didn't follow the rules of the competition.
- He risked losing his scholarship if his grades didn't improve significantly.