war risk. 4. : the chance that an investment (such as a stock or commodity) will lose value. riskless. ˈrisk-ləs. adjective. risk. 2 of 2. verb. risked; risking ... Risk it · High-risk · Assigned risk · Low-risk

risk something to put something valuable or important in a dangerous situation, in which it could be lost or damaged. He risked his life to save her.

: to do something that may result in loss, failure, etc. Every time you invest money, you're taking a risk. ... : to put (something) in a situation in which it ...

verb · to expose to danger or loss; hazard · to act in spite of the possibility of (injury or loss). to risk a fall in climbing.

risk verb [T] (MIGHT LOSE) ... If you risk something important, you cause it to be in a dangerous situation where you might lose it: He risked his life to save me ...

1risk something to put something valuable or important in a dangerous situation, in which it could be lost or damaged He risked his life to save her.

[VERB noun/verb-ing]. Synonyms: stand a chance of, chance, venture, take the risk of More Synonyms of risk. 6. verb B2. If you risk doing something, you do it ... De-risk · At risk · No risk · Excessive risk

The verb risk means to run a danger, in hopes of reward. So risk is similar to gamble. If you're very ill, you might risk a dangerous surgery. We also use risk ... Run a risk · Risky · Riskless

The earliest known use of the verb risk is in the mid 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for risk is from 1660, in the writing of G. Mackenzie.