present a hazard
Frequency: 7.813.9 per million words
To introduce or be a source of danger.
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Examples (10)
- Icy roads present a major hazard to drivers in winter.
- The frayed electrical cord presents a serious fire hazard.
- Untreated waste from the factory could present a significant hazard to the local water supply.
- During the inspection, it was found that the old wiring presented a hazard.
- Outdated software can present a security hazard by creating vulnerabilities.
- The report stated that the crumbling cliff presents an immediate hazard to hikers below.
- Leaving tools scattered on the floor can present a tripping hazard in the workshop.
- Any building that does not meet safety codes will present a hazard to its occupants.
- The wild animal, though seemingly calm, could present an unpredictable hazard if provoked.
- A lack of proper safety equipment will always present a hazard on a construction site.