put ~ at risk — to cause someone or something to be in a situation where harm, damage, or loss might occur
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause someone or something to be in a situation where harm, damage, or loss might occur
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʊt æt rɪsk/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's risky investment decision put the entire company at risk of bankruptcy.
- My mom thinks video games will put my brain at risk of turning into mush.
- Texting while driving puts not only yourself but also other drivers at risk.
put ~ at risk
VERB[/pʊt æt rɪsk/]
to cause someone or something to be in a situation where harm, damage, or loss might occur
to cause someone or something to be in a situation where harm, damage, or loss might occur
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'put at risk' combines Old English 'put' (to place or set down) with the preposition 'at' (indicating position or state) and Italian 'risco' (dangerous rock), which originally referred to maritime hazards such as reefs and shoals that endangered ships during navigation.
Breakdown
put (Old English, to place) + at (preposition indicating position/state) + risk (from Italian risco, dangerous rock or reef)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's risky investment decision put the entire company at risk of bankruptcy.”
“My mom thinks video games will put my brain at risk of turning into mush.”
“Texting while driving puts not only yourself but also other drivers at risk.”
“He put his friendship at risk by borrowing money and spending it all on lottery tickets.”
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