a situation involving exposure to danger:flouting the law was too much of a risk [mass noun]:all outdoor activities carry an element of risk
[in singular] the possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen:reduce the risk of heart disease
[with modifier] a person or thing regarded as a threat or likely source of danger:she’s a security riskgloss paint can burn strongly and pose a fire risk
(usually risks) a possibility of harm or damage against which something is insured:all-risks insurance for professional photographers
[with adjective] a person or thing regarded as likely to turn out well or badly in a particular context or respect:Western banks regarded Romania as a good risk
[mass noun] the possibility of financial loss:the Bank is rigorous when it comes to analysing and evaluating risk
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Universal
expose (someone or something valued) to danger, harm, or loss:he risked his life to save his dog
act in such a way as to bring about the possibility of (an unpleasant or unwelcome event):coal producers must sharpen up or risk losing half their business
incur the chance of unfortunate consequences by engaging in (an action):Shelley was far too intelligent to risk attempting to deceive him
at risk
exposed to harm or danger:23 million people in Africa are at risk from starvation
at one's (own) risk
taking responsibility for one’s own safety or possessions:they undertook the adventure at their own risk
at the risk of doing something
although there is the possibility of something unpleasant resulting:at the risk of boring people to tears, I repeat the most important rule in painting
at risk to
with the possibility of endangering:he visited prisons at considerable risk to his health
risk one's neck
put one’s life in danger:I am not risking my neck for anyone
run (or take) the risk (or risks)
expose oneself to the possibility of something unpleasant occurring:she preferred not to run the risk of encountering his sister
