3 If you risk something unpleasant, you do something knowing that
VB WITH OBJ,
the unpleasant thing might happen as a result.
VB WITH -ING
They were willing to risk losing their jobs.
4 If you risk an action, you do it, even though you know that
VB WITH OBJ,
it might have undesirable consequences.
VB WITH -ING
If you have an expensive rug, don't risk washing it yourself.
5 If you risk someone's life, you put them in a dangerous position.
VB WITH OBJ
She had risked her life to help save mine.
· at risk
PHRASE(S)
at your own risk
run the risk
take a risk