precautions
word · lemma: precaution
/pɹiˈkɔʃənz/
pri-KAW-shuhnz
/pɹɪkˈɔːʃənz/
pri-KAW-shuhnz
Definition
Actions taken in advance to prevent possible danger, harm, or problems. Often used to talk about safety or health risks.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in plural ('take precautions'). Common collocations: 'safety precautions,' 'take extra precautions.' Formal or neutral register. Don't confuse with 'warnings' (information) or 'preventions' (not idiomatic).
Spanish: precaucionesPortuguese (BR): precauçõesPortuguese (PT): precauçõesChinese (Simplified): 预防措施Chinese (Traditional): 預防措施Hindi: सावधानियांArabic: احتياطاتBengali: সতর্কতাRussian: предосторожностиJapanese: 予防策Vietnamese: biện pháp phòng ngừaKorean: 예방 조치Turkish: önlemlerUrdu: احتیاطی تدابیرIndonesian: tindakan pencegahan
Example Sentences
Please take all necessary precautions during the storm.
basic
Doctors recommend some precautions to stay healthy.
basic
He ignored the precautions and got injured.
basic
You should really take extra precautions if you’re traveling abroad.
natural
They put a lot of precautions in place to keep the event safe.
natural
Don’t worry, with these precautions, nothing should go wrong.
natural