precaution
Từ điển Collocation
precaution noun
ADJ. sensible, wise | adequate, proper, reasonable | necessary | elaborate | basic, simple You'll be quite safe if you observe certain basic precautions. | every We take every precaution to ensure that you have a comfortable journey. | extra, special | fire, safety, security
VERB + PRECAUTION follow, observe, take
PREP. as a ~ She had to stay in hospital overnight, just as a precaution. | ~ against a precaution against customers who try to leave without paying | ~ for Staff are expected to take reasonable precautions for their own safety. | ~ of I took the precaution of turning the water supply off first.
Từ điển WordNet
n.
- a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; safeguard, guard
he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
an insurance policy is a good safeguard
we let our guard down
- the trait of practicing caution in advance
- judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; caution, care, forethought
he exercised caution in opening the door
he handled the vase with care
English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary
precautions
syn.: forewarning notification