venture

US /ˈvɛntʃɚ/

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UK /'ventʃə(r)/

B1TOEIC

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)(Business) activity involving calculated risks

I am starting a new business venture, I hope it is successful

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To risk something, such as money

He will venture one thousand dollars on the race

adj.Adjective(Business activity) taking chances or risks

This venture project will help the company make money

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To face the dangers, take the risk of something

Let’s venture into the mountains and see what we can find

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To say something; to dare to speak your mind

She will venture her opinion in today's meeting

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A risky or daring journey or undertaking.

Starting a new business is always a venture.

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That allowed tech companies and startups to borrow money at rock-bottom prices, and open the floodgates for venture capital money too.
That allowed tech companies and startups to borrow money at rock-bottom prices, and open the floodgates for venture capital money too.
Boosted by ultra-low interest rates and a ready supply of venture capital money and skyrocketing adoption of smartphones and social media, tech companies took over the stock market as well.
Boosted by ultra-low interest rates and a ready supply of venture capital money and skyrocketing adoption of smartphones and social media, tech companies took over the stock market as well.

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Huge thank you to Seabourn for inviting me to join their inaugural Northwest Passage expedition on the Seabourn Venture.
Huge thank you to Seabourn for inviting me to join their inaugural Northwest Passage expedition on the Seabourn Venture.
on the Seabourn Venture.
on the Seabourn Venture.

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So the fast food market, I don't need to tell you, is already so saturated, so how does this venture breakthrough?
So the fast food market, I don't need to tell you, is already so saturated, so how does this venture breakthrough?

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In 2023, around 4,700 European start-ups received venture capital
In 2023, around 4,700 European start-ups received venture capital
while U.S. start-ups attracted $170.6 billion in venture capital across nearly 16,000 companies.
while U.S. start-ups attracted $170.6 billion in venture capital across nearly 16,000 companies.

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In future Chapters, you'll venture further into World War 2
In future Chapters, you'll venture further into World War 2

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We ensured that all but one of those contracts was a joint venture. What does that mean?
We ensured that all but one of those contracts was a joint venture. What does that mean?

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It was sheer vanity made you venture out On the main deep.
It was sheer vanity made you venture out On the main deep.

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It's a new adventure, let's venture out together
It's a new adventure, let's venture out together