venture

noun

An undertaking that is dangerous, daring, or of uncertain outcome.

noun

A business enterprise involving some risk in expectation of gain.

noun

Something, such as money or cargo, at hazard in a risky enterprise.

intransitive verb

To expose to danger or risk.

intransitive verb

To brave the dangers of.

intransitive verb

To express at the risk of denial, criticism, or censure.

intransitive verb

To take a risk; dare.

intransitive verb

To proceed despite possible danger or risk.

idiom

(at a venture) By mere chance or fortune; at random.

noun

An undertaking of chance or danger; the risking of something upon an event which cannot be foreseen with certainty; the staking of something; a hazard.