venture

US /ˈvɛntʃɚ/

UK /'ventʃə(r)/

B1

noun

  • (Business) activity involving calculated risks

verb

  • To risk something, such as money
  • To face the dangers, take the risk of something
  • To say something; to dare to speak your mind

adjecitve

  • (Business activity) taking chances or risks

Examples

They rarely ventured beyond their local market town.

The directors of the company refused to undertake such a risky venture.