risk

A noun referring to the possibility or chance of loss, injury, danger, or other adverse outcome.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее возможность или вероятность потери, травмы, опасности или другого неблагоприятного исхода.esSustantivo que denota la posibilidad o probabilidad de pérdida, daño, peligro o cualquier otro resultado adverso o negativo.frNom désignant la possibilité ou la probabilité d'une perte, d'un dommage, d'un danger ou d'un autre résultat défavorable, ainsi que le fait de s'exposer à cette éventualité.deSubstantiv, das die Möglichkeit oder Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Verlusts, einer Verletzung, einer Gefahr oder eines anderen ungünstigen Ausgangs bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa a possibilidade ou probabilidade de perda, dano, perigo ou outro resultado desfavorável; também se refere ao próprio perigo ou ameaça a que alguém ou algo está exposto.zh名词，指可能发生的损失、伤害、危险或其他不利结果的概率或可能性。也可指可能带来危险的人或事物，以及保险中承保的受险对象。arاسم يدل على احتمال وقوع ضرر أو خسارة أو إصابة أو خطر أو نتيجة غير محمودة. ويشير أيضا إلى المجازفة أو التعرض لعدم التيقن.

1. Possibility of harm or loss A2 formal

   The chance that something bad or dangerous may happen.

   • There is a high risk of flooding in this area.
   • He took a risk by investing all his savings.
   • Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.

   ruРискesriesgofrRisquedeRisikoptRiscozh风险arخطر

   Synonyme: chancedangerendangermentexposurehazardjeopardylikelihoodmenaceperilpossibilitythreatvulnerability

   Antonyme: certaintysafetysecurity

2. Dangerous element or factor B1 formal

   Something or someone that is considered a potential source of danger.

   • The old building is a fire risk.
   • Drunk drivers are a risk to everyone on the road.
   • The company identified several risks in the project plan.

   ruОпасный элемент или факторesFactor de riesgofrfacteur de risquedeGefährliches Element oder FaktorptElemento ou fator de riscozh危险因素arعنصر أو عامل خطِر

   Synonyme: dangerhazardmenaceperilthreat

3. Insurance or financial term B2 formal

   The possibility of financial loss or damage, often used in insurance and business contexts.

   • The insurance policy covers the risk of theft.
   • Investors must assess the risk before buying stocks.
   • The bank calculated the credit risk of the borrower.

   ruРискesRiesgo (término de seguros y finanzas)frrisque (en assurance et finance)deRisikoptRiscozh风险arمخاطرة مالية

   Synonyme: dangerexposurehazardliabilityperiluncertainty

   Antonyme: certaintysurety

• risks plural form
• risks' possessive plural form
• risk's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of exposing someone or something to danger, harm, or loss, or to take a chance on something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, подвергающего кого-то или что-то опасности, вреду или утрате, или для указания на то, что кто-то идет на риск ради чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de exponer a alguien o algo a un peligro, daño o pérdida, o para señalar que alguien asume un riesgo con el fin de conseguir algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'exposer quelqu'un ou quelque chose à un danger, un préjudice ou une perte, ou pour indiquer que l'on prend un risque en vue d'obtenir quelque chose.deVerb, das angibt, dass jemand sich oder etwas einer Gefahr, einem Schaden oder einem Verlust aussetzt, oder dass jemand etwas wagt, um ein Ziel zu erreichen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de expor alguém ou algo a perigo, dano ou perda, ou de se arriscar em busca de algo. Também pode significar atrever-se a fazer algo ou apostar algo de valor na esperança de um resultado.zh表示使某人或某物面临危险、伤害或损失，或表示为了某事物而冒险。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تعريض شخص أو شيء للخطر أو الضرر أو الفقدان، أو للإشارة إلى إقدام المرء على أمر محفوف بالمخاطر من أجل تحقيق شيء ما.

1. Expose to danger B1 formal

   To put something or someone in a situation where there is a possibility of harm or loss.

   • He risked his life to save the drowning child.
   • She risked her career by speaking out against the company.
   • They risked losing everything by investing in the startup.

   ruПодвергать опасностиesExponer al peligrofrExposer à un dangerdeGefährdenptExpor ao perigozh使…面临危险arيُعرِّض للخطر

   Synonyme: compromiseendangerexposehazardimperiljeopardize

   Antonyme: protectsafeguardshield

2. Take a chance B1 informal

   To do something despite the possibility of a negative outcome.

   • I'll risk it and ask her out.
   • He risked being late by taking the scenic route.
   • We risked missing the flight to grab a coffee.

   ruРискнутьesarriesgarsefrPrendre un risquedeRiskierenptArriscarzh冒险arخاطر

   Synonyme: chancedaregamblehazardventure

   Antonyme: ensureguaranteeprotectsafeguardsecure

• risked past participle
• risked past simple
• risking present participle
• risks third person singular