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Run_risk [state]
A Protagonist is described as being exposed to a potentially dangerous situation that may end in a Bad_outcome for him- or herself. An Asset which is in danger of loss may stand in for the Bad_outcome. There is no implication that the Protagonist intentionally exposes themself to the risky situation. The Protagonist may be attempting to achieve some Purpose, which involves being in a dangerous situation. The Severity of risk involved may also be expressed.
There was a risk of fire.
Original thinkers incur greater risks to their careers than their pedestrian colleagues.
NOTE: This Frame is currently in the process of being changed so that some instances of at risk.n will be moved to the Being_at_risk frame, and some will be moved to the Risky_situation frame. In the Being_at_risk frame, risk is almost always supported with at, and its external argument is the Asset. Risky_situation uses of risk include the following:
Smoking poses a risk to your health.
Smoking is a health risk.
The most imminent risk is to our infrastructure.
but (possibly ; still under discussion) not: The most imminent RISK is that our infrastructure may not be able to handle the load.
In the Risky_situation frame, the external argument is the Situation, and the Bad_outcome in not expressible.
The verb risk.v will remain in the Run_risk frame, in the sense of he risked his life for his country. The construction run risk also will remain in the Run_risk frame.
There was a risk of fire.
Original thinkers incur greater risks to their careers than their pedestrian colleagues.
NOTE: This Frame is currently in the process of being changed so that some instances of at risk.n will be moved to the Being_at_risk frame, and some will be moved to the Risky_situation frame. In the Being_at_risk frame, risk is almost always supported with at, and its external argument is the Asset. Risky_situation uses of risk include the following:
Smoking poses a risk to your health.
Smoking is a health risk.
The most imminent risk is to our infrastructure.
but (possibly ; still under discussion) not: The most imminent RISK is that our infrastructure may not be able to handle the load.
In the Risky_situation frame, the external argument is the Situation, and the Bad_outcome in not expressible.
The verb risk.v will remain in the Run_risk frame, in the sense of he risked his life for his country. The construction run risk also will remain in the Run_risk frame.
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- Entry
- frm_run_risk
- Namespace
- State
- FrameNet version
- Run_risk (fn_1.7_2023)
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- Run_risk
Core Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Action |
The Action that creates the risk.
Implementing this program runs the risk of offending our core constituents. |
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| Asset |
Something desirable possessed by or directly associated with the Protagonist which might be lost or damaged.
The risk to his reputation was significant. |
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| Bad_outcome |
A situation that the Protagonist would like to avoid.
There was no risk of his returning|Bad. |
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| Protagonist |
The person who is at risk of some Bad_outcome
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sentient
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Asset
Bad_outcome
CoreSet
Action
Protagonist
Excludes
Asset
Bad_outcome
Peripheral Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place |
The place where there is risk.
There is always some danger to rich men in a bar like this. |
category
locative_relation
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| Severity |
The probability of something bad happening to the Protagonist.
If he is uncertain of right and wrong, he is in dire|Sev peril of losing his immortal soul. |
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| Time |
The time when the risk pertains.
Even after the end of Apartheit we still run the risk of letting racism continue forever. |
category
time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (6)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beneficiary |
The Protagonist intends for his/her actions to benefit Beneficiary in some way.
They would risk all for their closest friends|ben. |
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| Circumstances |
The Circumstances indicates the state of affairs under which the risky situation holds.
Putting forward new ideas risks sparking controversy if you don't frame your argument properly|cir. |
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| Explanation |
An Explanation for why the Protagonist has put the Asset is in a dangerous situation.
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| Frequency |
The Frequency with which the Protagonist runs risks.
Some people have no problem with risking their hides every day|fre. |
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| Iterations |
The number of times that the Protagonist risks an Asset.
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| Purpose |
The desired action or goal that the Protagonist hopes to bring about.
They all risked being caught in order to come to the United States|Pur. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (6)
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Lexical Units (5)
| LU | Type | Definition |
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| endangered.a | — | COD: at risk, especially of extinction. |
| peril.n | — | COD: a situation of serious and immediate danger. |
| risk.n | — | FN: a situation which puts a person in danger |
| risk.v | — | FN: (of a situation or action) inviting risk or danger. |
| wager.v | — | FN: put in danger, as if gambling. |
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