Verb
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
Source: WordNetWhen you buy these stocks you are gambling Source: Internet
A driver decided to take a chance this morning on Sandswitch Road when he became stranded in a heavily flooded area. Source: Internet
After several months of this constant low-key touring schedule, however, he had sold enough albums to persuade RCA to take a chance on extending his recording contract. Source: Internet
Bloebaum was a "Bird dog" scout for the Reds and he pleaded the case for his nephew. citation The Reds, who had recently traded away a number of prospects who turned out to be very good, decided to take a chance on Pete. Source: Internet
Enter the Colts who decided to take a chance on a veteran quarterback to take them to the next level. Source: Internet
He was the best pitcher available, and if a team is going to take a chance on someone, Cole seems like a reasonably safe bet. Source: Internet