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risking

/ˈrɪskɪŋ/

riskverb

risking

Gerund

risked

Past Simple

risked

Past Participle

risking

Gerund

/rɪsk/

Translations

He decided to risk everything for his dream.

Он решил рискнуть всем ради своей мечты.

Definitions

To expose to the chance of injury or loss; to endanger.

He decided to risk his savings on a new business venture.

To take a chance on; to venture upon.

She risked asking her boss for a raise.

Synonyms

put at risk

risknoun

Definitions

The possibility of loss, injury, or other adverse or unwelcome circumstance.

Investing in stocks always carries a certain level of risk.

A person or thing regarded as a threat or potential source of danger.

The old bridge is considered a risk to public safety.

A situation involving exposure to danger.

Climbing the mountain in winter is a significant risk.

riskadjective

Definitions

Relating to or involving risk; used attributively before a noun.

The company implemented several risk control measures.