plural of risk
"The insurance company refuses to cover any activities that involve extreme risks like skydiving or deep-sea diving."
In plain English: Risks are the chances that something bad might happen when you do something dangerous or uncertain.
"The company decided to avoid the financial risks by diversifying its investments."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of risk
"The company risks losing its license if it ignores the new safety regulations."
In plain English: To risk something means to put it in danger of being lost, hurt, or ruined.
"He risks losing his job if he misses another deadline."
plural of Risk
"Before launching the new product, the team carefully evaluated all potential risks to ensure customer safety."
Derived from Old French risc (danger, hazard) via Italian rischio, it originally meant an exposure to danger or loss. The term entered English in the 17th century retaining this sense of potential harm or uncertainty.