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Persons swimming beyond this point do so at their own risk
(= on a notice).
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Valuables are left at their owner's risk
(= on a notice).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
at your own risk — phrase if you do something at your own risk, you are responsible for any harm or damage that you suffer as a result You can use it, but it’s at your own risk. Thesaurus: involving a risk or riskssynonym Main entry: risk * * * at your own risk :… … Useful english dictionary
at your own risk — ► if you do something at your own risk, you do it although you know you might get harmed or lose something: »Please note that you download and install these programs entirely at your own risk. Main Entry: ↑risk … Financial and business terms
at your own risk — if you do something at your own risk, you are responsible for any harm or damage that you suffer as a result You can use it, but it s at your own risk … English dictionary
at your own peril — at your (own) peril used to say that if you do something you should be aware that it is dangerous and that you could be harmed, injured, punished, etc. No lifeguard is on duty: swim at your own peril. [=at your own risk] Restaurants that ignore… … Useful english dictionary
Risk — Typically defined as the standard deviation of the return on total investment. Degree of uncertainty of return on an asset. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * ▪ I. risk risk 1 [rɪsk] noun 1. [countable, uncountable] the possibility that… … Financial and business terms
risk — (1) Noun The possibility of loss. (2) Noun The uncertainty of whether events, expected or otherwise, will have an adverse impact. In this context, the adverse impact is usually a quantity of return ( income) or value at risk. (3) Noun the… … Financial and business terms
risk — 1 /rIsk/ noun 1 POSSIBILITY OF BAD RESULT (C, U) the possibility that something bad, unpleasant, or dangerous may happen: If you re considering starting a business, think carefully about the risks involved. (+ of): the risk of serious injury |… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
risk — risk1 W1S2 [rısk] n [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: risque, from Italian risco] 1.) [U and C] the possibility that something bad, unpleasant, or dangerous may happen = ↑danger →↑gamble, chance ↑chance risk of ▪ the risk … Dictionary of contemporary English
risk — risk1 [ rısk ] noun *** 1. ) count or uncount the possibility that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen: Most major changes involve some risk. risk of: The risk of a major nuclear accident must be taken seriously. the risk of doing… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
risk*/*/*/ — [rɪsk] noun I 1) [C/U] the possibility that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen The risks to consumers are being analysed.[/ex] There is a serious risk of a major nuclear accident.[/ex] the risk of developing lung cancer[/ex] There is… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
