PRECAUTION


Meaning of PRECAUTION in English

noun

ADJECTIVE

▪ sensible , wise

▪ adequate , appropriate , proper , reasonable

▪ necessary

Condoms are a necessary ~.

▪ elaborate , great

the need to take great ~s to protect sources

▪ basic , normal , simple , standard

You'll be safe if you observe certain basic ~s.

▪ every

We take every ~ to ensure your safety.

▪ added , additional , extra , special

▪ fire , safety , security

VERB + PRECAUTION

▪ follow , observe , take , use

Remember to use all necessary safety ~s.

PREPOSITION

▪ as a ~

She had to stay in hospital overnight, just as a ~.

▪ ~ against

a ~ against customers who try to leave without paying

▪ ~ for

Staff are expected to take reasonable ~s for their own safety.

▪ ~ of

I took the ~ of turning the water supply off first.

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