caution (redirected from cautions against)

cau·tion  (kôshn)

n.

1.

a. Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm.

b. Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk: The car proceeded over the rickety bridge with caution.

2. Prudence or restraint in action or decision: advised caution in choosing a school.

3. A warning or admonishment, especially to take heed: I received a caution from the doctor about fat in my diet.

4. A cautious action; a precaution: The climbers took the necessary cautions in preparing for the ascent.

5. Informal One that is striking or alarming.

tr.v. cau·tioned, cau·tion·ing, cau·tions

To advise to take heed; warn or admonish.

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[Middle English caucioun, from Old French caution, from Latin cauti, cautin-, from cautus, past participle of cavre, to take care.]

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caution

Noun

1. care or prudence, esp. in the face of danger

2. warning: a word of caution

3. Law chiefly Brit a formal warning given to a person suspected of an offence

Verb

to warn or advise: he cautioned against an abrupt turnaround [Latin cautio]

cautionary adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	caution - the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution" carefulness, cautiousness attentiveness - the trait of being observant and paying attention incaution, incautiousness - the trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger
	2.	caution - a warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices" caveat warning - a message informing of danger; "a warning that still more bombs could explode"
	3.	caution - judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care" care, forethought, precaution judiciousness - good judgment
	4.	caution - the trait of being circumspect and prudent circumspection precaution - the trait of practicing caution in advance chariness, wariness - the trait of being cautious and watchful discernment, discretion - the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment"
Verb	1.	caution - warn strongly; put on guard monish, admonish warn - notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; "The director warned him that he might be fired"; "The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking"

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caution

noun 1. care, discretion, heed, prudence, vigilance, alertness, forethought, circumspection, watchfulness, belt and braces, carefulness, heedfulness << OPPOSITE carelessness

noun 2. reprimand, warning, injunction, admonition

verb 3. warn, urge, advise, alert, tip off, forewarn, put you on your guard

verb 4. reprimand, warn, admonish, give an injunction to

Translations

caution [ˈkɔːʃən] n → cautela, prudencia (= warning); advertencia, amonestación f

vt → amonestar

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caution [ˈkɔːʃən] n → prudence f (= warning); avertissement m

vt → avertir, donner un avertissement à

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caution [ˈkɔːʃən] n → Vorsicht f;

(warning) → Warnung f: (Law) → Verwarnung f

vt → warnen;

(Law) → verwarnen

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caution [ˈkɔːʃən] n → prudenza (= warning); avvertimento

vt → ammonire