be a risk for
- meaning:
- to create a possible danger or problem for someone or something
- nuance:
- Use the article “a” before “risk.” For direct harm, “pose a risk to” is often more natural; “be at risk for” means being likely to experience a problem.
- example:
- A rushed rollout could be a risk for customers using older devices.
- my sentence:
- Skipping the backup could be a risk for our team.