risk
/rɪsk/verb
उच्चारण रिस्क
जोखिम में डालना; जोखिम उठाना
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[T] ~ sth | ~ doing sth
to put something valuable in a situation where it could be lost or harmed; to do something that may have bad results
जोखिम में डालना; जोखिम उठाना
- He risked his life to save the child.
- I am not going to risk missing the train.
- Firefighters risked their lives in the burning building.
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- Don't risk your health by skipping meals.
- She risked a fine by parking in front of the gate.
Synonyms endanger jeopardize gamble
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[C, U] ~ (of sth) | ~ (that…)
the possibility of something bad happening
जोखिम, खतरा
- There is a risk of flooding in low areas.
- Smokers run a higher risk of heart disease.
- There is a risk of landslides during heavy rain.
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- Eating too much sugar increases the risk of diabetes.
- The risk of failure should not stop you from trying.
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a person or thing that is likely to cause danger or a problem
जोखिम भरी चीज़ या व्यक्ति
- The old wiring is a fire risk.
- Loose stones on the road are a risk to cyclists.
- The wet floor is a risk to old people.
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- Trees near the power lines are a safety risk.
- Old tyres are a risk on wet mountain roads.
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risk of sth / of doing sth
Use of to name the bad result that might happen.
जो बुरा परिणाम हो सकता है, उसे बताने के लिए 'risk' के बाद 'of' आता है।
- There is a risk of fire in the old wiring.
- Smoking raises the risk of getting cancer.
risk + -ing (verb)
As a verb, risk takes an -ing form, never a to-infinitive.
Verb के रूप में 'risk' के बाद -ing रूप आता है, to-infinitive नहीं।
- He risked losing his job by speaking out.
- Do not risk travelling in the storm.
risk sth (put in danger)
Risk with a noun means to put something valuable in danger.
Noun के साथ 'risk' का अर्थ किसी मूल्यवान चीज़ को खतरे में डालना है।
- The firefighter risked his life to save the child.
at risk / at your own risk
At risk means in danger, and at your own risk means you accept the danger yourself; both have no article.
'At risk' का अर्थ खतरे में है और 'at your own risk' का अर्थ खतरा स्वयं स्वीकार करना है; दोनों में article नहीं आता।
- Children are at risk during the monsoon.
- Swim here at your own risk.
run / take a risk
A person takes a risk by choice and runs a risk when it comes with the situation; both take a/the.
व्यक्ति जानबूझकर 'take a risk' करता है और स्थिति के साथ आए जोखिम को 'run a risk' कहते हैं; दोनों में article आता है।
- Radhika took a risk and applied to a distant college.
- You run the risk of missing the train.
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adjective + risk
highserioushealthfinancialslightcalculated
- Investing in shares carries a financial risk.
verb + risk
takerunreduceavoidassesspose
- A good helmet reduces the risk of head injury.
risk + noun
assessmentfactormanagementcapitalfree
- Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease.
risk + preposition
of failureto healthat riskof injury
- Pollution is a risk to health.
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- Radhika did not want to risk her health by studying all night.
राधिका रात भर पढ़कर अपनी सेहत को जोखिम में नहीं डालना चाहती थी।
- Farmers face the risk of crop failure when the rains are late.
बारिश देर से होने पर किसानों को फसल खराब होने का जोखिम रहता है।
- The bridge is a risk to anybody who crosses it.
यह पुल उसे पार करने वाले हर किसी के लिए खतरा है।
- Without insurance, you take a big risk.
बीमा के बिना आप बड़ा जोखिम उठाते हैं।
- The coach would not risk the injured player in the final.
कोच ने घायल खिलाड़ी को फाइनल में खिलाने का जोखिम नहीं उठाया।
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✗ She risked to cross the river.
✓ She risked crossing the river.
Risk is followed by an -ing form.
'Risk' के बाद -ing रूप आता है।
✗ He is in a risk of losing the match.
✓ He is at risk of losing the match.
The phrase is at risk, with no article.
वाक्यांश 'at risk' है, इसमें article नहीं आता।
✗ There is a risk to fall from the roof.
✓ There is a risk of falling from the roof.
After the noun risk, use of with an -ing form.
Noun 'risk' के बाद 'of + -ing' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words all refer to the chance of harm, but they differ in size and sense.
ये सभी शब्द हानि की संभावना बताते हैं, पर आकार और अर्थ में अंतर है।
The chance of something bad, often taken on purpose.
किसी बुरी बात की संभावना, जिसे अक्सर जानबूझकर उठाया जाता है।
- He took a risk and changed his career.
The possibility of harm or death that is more serious and direct.
हानि या मृत्यु की अधिक गंभीर और सीधी संभावना।
- The swimmers were in danger.
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at risk
in danger of something unpleasant
खतरे में
- Children in the slum are at risk of disease.
at your own risk
with the understanding that you alone will be responsible if something goes wrong
अपनी ज़िम्मेदारी पर
- Swim here at your own risk.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Risk doing sth (not 'risk to do').
'risk doing sth' आता है, 'risk to do' नहीं।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Run a risk, take a risk, at risk.
Collocations: run a risk (जोखिम उठाना), take a risk (जान-बूझकर जोखिम लेना), at risk (खतरे में होना)।