Meaning of run a risk in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   run a risk

   Definitions

   1. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

   Examples

   • « When you buy these stocks you are gambling »

   Derived terms

   • adventure
   • adventurer
   • chance
   • danger
   • dangerous undertaking
   • escapade
   • explorer
   • gamble
   • gambler
   • hazard
   • jeopardy
   • peril
   • risk
   • risky venture
   • risk taker
   • venturer

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• run away
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• run along
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• run batted in
• run by
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