American English
/ɹɪsk̚/
One syllable.
the possibility that something bad or dangerous will happen
Practice out loudthe possibility that something bad or dangerous will happen
There is a risk of injury.
The storm put many homes at risk.
reduce the risk · high risk · serious risk · risk of injury
the risk of + noun/gerund
at risk of + noun/gerund
an action or decision that may have a bad result
Starting a business is a big risk.
It was a risk, but it paid off.
take a risk · calculated risk · unnecessary risk
take a risk
a risk worth taking
to put someone or something in danger of being harmed or lost
Do not risk your life for a photo.
We risk losing our deposit.
After risk, use a noun or an -ing form: risk losing money, not risk to lose money.
risk your life · risk losing money · risk serious injury · risk a fine
risk + noun
risk + gerund
in danger of being harmed or lost
Many animals are at risk because of habitat loss.
choose to do something that may have a bad result
She took a risk and opened her own business.
put one's life in danger
The firefighter risked his life to save the child.