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Meanings of put on the line in English

Portuguese
arriscar
Spanish
arriesgar

Expose to a chance of loss or damage.

arriscar
Synonyms
Examples for "risk"
Examples for "risk"
1
It is an animal health issue rather than a public health risk.
The Irish Times
2
Let us be clear: the resolution of the banks' difficulties involves risk.
The Irish Times
3
The other key risk especially in Europe is the sovereign debt crisis.
Reuters
4
Industry Minister Besson said: It is an overall risk for French industry.
Reuters
5
Adverse pregnancy outcomes increase infants' risk for mortality and future health problems.
Pubmed
1
Two unfortunate small villages which lay on the line of march were surrounded and the inhabitants massacred.
Witch-Doctors
2
Stafford county would be full of Nicholson's militia, and Lawrence's strong hand lay on the line of the Borders.
Salute to Adventurers
3
Already there were a few wounded on both sides, perhaps a few dead among the passengers who lay on the line.
The Adventures of a Special Correspondent Among the Various Race...
4
Once the Organization's terms and conditions had been laid on the line, that was postponed indefinitely.
The Naked God
5
It is the state highway, laid on the line of a Roman road, from Albert to Bapaume.
The Old Front Line
Usage of put on the line in English
1
The mark is put on the line of partition of her locks.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 / Books 8,...
2
My friend's life is being put on the line.
Patient Zero
3
If a customer asks to speak to a supervisor, another person will be put on the line.
The Irish Times
4
The UK's EU membership was put on the line in a high-stakes referendum so they could suppress Ukip and their own Eurosceptic wing.
The Irish Times
5
As her sister put it: She has her full life ahead of her, and now it's all put on the line because of this.
News.com.au
6
The right candidate should have a standalone reputation to put on the line, and be able to navigate the waters of the City of London.
Reuters
7
These are my men I'm putting on the line, officer.
American Gods
Translations for put on the line
Portuguese
arriscar
Spanish
arriesgar