Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with risk in American Collocation
risk
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
great or high
Such trading would involve considerable risk to the charity’s resources.
greater than usual
Elevated levels of the protein have been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
small or low
People in professional jobs have lower risks of lifestyle-related diseases like heart disease.
serious
There is a serious risk of injury to employees or members of the public.
real or immediate
There is a real risk that an unusual tidal event could result in floods.
possible
Individual workers must be aware of potential risks.
not necessary or acceptable
A reckless minority of drivers continue to take unacceptable risks by drinking and driving.
taken deliberately
We need to encourage innovation and the taking of calculated risks in business.
associated with something
Trading over the internet has certain inherent risks.
easy to predict
The risks are obvious, and so are the solutions.
of a particular type
At great personal risk John crawled under the debris and dragged him out.
of a particular event
Homes in areas of flood risk will be given improved flood protection.
reduce the risk
In some cases we can reduce the risk of getting the condition in the first place.
avoid or eliminate risk
Whenever possible, avoid risks altogether by removing hazards.
increase the risk
If you smoke, you more than double your risk of having heart disease.
be or present a risk
The treatment carries the risk of side effects in the form of serious allergic reactions.
It is absurd to say these people pose a terrorist risk.
take or accept a risk
Its leaders now run the risk of bringing the country to the brink of economic collapse.
Some people invest money in businesses and take risks.
understand or measure the risks
A Code of Good Practice has been produced to help farmers identify the risks.
They understand the health risks but are unable to quit without help.
report a risk
The report highlights potential risks to children from toxic landfill sites.
be equal to or greater than a risk
The benefit of the treatment may outweigh the risks at this stage of the disease.