Synonyms and related words :
act on, act upon, bear a hand, clear the decks, consider every angle, do something, do something about, forearm, get with it, go, guard against, hedge, leave out nothing, lift a finger, make sure, make sure against, maneuver, overlook no possibility, play safe, prepare for, proceed, proceed with, provide a hedge, provide against, provide for, reef down, shorten sail, strike a blow, take a hand, take action, take measures, take precautions