Warn away Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɔɹn/ /əˈweɪ
WAWRN uh-WAY
wˈɔːn/ /ɐwˈeɪ
WAWN uh-WAY
Definition
To tell someone not to approach or get close, usually because it may be dangerous or not allowed.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used when warning about danger or forbidden areas. Often used in passive structures ('were warned away from the site'). Less formal than 'prohibit' or 'forbid'. Typical collocations: 'warn away from', 'warn someone away'.
Spanish: alejar advirtiendo - advertir para que no se acerquePortuguese (BR): afastar avisando - avisar para não se aproximarPortuguese (PT): afastar avisando - avisar para não se aproximarChinese (Simplified): 警告不要靠近Chinese (Traditional): 警告不要靠近Hindi: चेतावनी देकर दूर भगानाArabic: تحذير لإبعادBengali: দূরে যেতে সতর্ক করা - কাছে না আসতে সাবধান করাRussian: отпугивать - предостерегать уйтиJapanese: 近づくなと警告するVietnamese: cảnh báo tránh xaKorean: 다가오지 말라고 경고하다 - 접근을 막다Turkish: uzak durması için uyarmakUrdu: دور رہنے کی تنبیہ دیناIndonesian: cảnh báo tránh xa - xua đi
Example Sentences
The sign warns away strangers from the building.
basic
We were warned away from the cliff edge.
basic
The guard warned away the children.
basic
We tried to explore, but locals warned us away from the old factory.
natural
Hikers were warned away from the area after the earthquake.
natural
They put up a fence and warned away anyone who got too close.
natural