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/
Korean meaning: 누군가나 무언가를 위험에 처하게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 풋 **앳** **리**스크
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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Origin
'Put'은 고대영어에서, 'at'은 위치를 나타내는 전치사, 'risk'는 이탈리아어 'risco'(위험한 바위)에서 유래되어 항해 중 암초에 부딪힐 위험을 의미했습니다.
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“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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