riskriskrisksriskedrisking2verb (risks, risking, risked)1to put something or yourself in danger: He risked his life to save the child from the burning house.2to do something when you know that something bad may happen because of it: If you don't work harder, you risk failing the exam.riskriskrisks1nounthe possibility that something bad may happen; a dangerous situation: Smoking can increase the risk of heart disease.at riskin danger: Children are most at risk from this disease.take a riskor risksto do something when you know that something bad may happen because of it: Don't take risks when you're driving.