venture : Idioms & Phrases
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At a venture
- at hazard; without seeing the end or mark; without foreseeing the issue; at random.
Webster 1913
joint venture
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noun a venture by a partnership or conglomerate designed to share risk or expertise
- a joint venture between the film companies to produce TV shows
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risky venture
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noun a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
escapade; adventure; dangerous undertaking.
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To venture at , ∨ To venture on ∨ upon
- to dare to engage in; to attempt without any certainty of success; as, it is rash to venture upon such a project. "When I venture at the comic style."
Webster 1913
venture capital
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noun wealth available for investment in new or speculative enterprises
risk capital.
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venture capitalism
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noun capitalism that invests in innovative enterprises (especially high technology) where the potential profits are large
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venture capitalist
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noun a speculator who makes money available for innovative projects (especially in high technology)
