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risk2 [transitive]
1 to put something in a situation in which it could be lost, destroyed, or harmed [↪ gamble]: 
When children start smoking, they don't realize that they're risking their health.Why risk life and limb (=risk your life and health) jumping out of a plane just to raise money for charity?
When children start smoking, they don't realize that they're risking their health.Why risk life and limb (=risk your life and health) jumping out of a plane just to raise money for charity?2 to get into a situation where something unpleasant may happen to you [↪ endanger]
risk defeat/death etc He would prefer not to risk another embarrassing defeat. Some people are prepared to risk imprisonment for what they believe.
He would prefer not to risk another embarrassing defeat.Some people are prepared to risk imprisonment for what they believe. risk being seen/caught/arrested etc Workers who broke the strike risked being attacked when they left the factory.
Workers who broke the strike risked being attacked when they left the factory.3 to do something that you know may have dangerous or unpleasant results She risked a glance back over her shoulder.
risk doing something Are you prepared to risk traveling without an armed guard?
Are you prepared to risk traveling without an armed guard?She risked a glance back over her shoulder.
