Pronunciation: /flaɪt rɪsk/
noun a person who is likely to try to escape or flee, especially from legal custody
A1 He is considered a flight risk because he has a history of running away from difficult situations.
A2 The judge denied bail because the defendant was seen as a flight risk.
B1 The police officer closely monitored the suspect as he was deemed a flight risk.
B2 The high-profile criminal was labeled a flight risk and was kept in a maximum-security prison.
C1 The court ordered the confiscation of the defendant's passport to prevent him from becoming a flight risk.
C2 The defense attorney argued that his client was not a flight risk and should be allowed bail pending trial.
formal The judge denied bail due to concerns that the defendant is a flight risk.
informal They didn't let him out on bail because they think he might try to run away.
slang They're keeping her locked up because they're worried she might skip town.
figurative Her commitment to the project is so strong, she's definitely not a flight risk.
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