precaution
gb/pɹikˈɔʃən/ us/pɹikˈɔʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 6600
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
action
1
action taken to prevent harm
Something you do before something happens to stop danger or problems.
Padrão de uso:
to take [precautions] against [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"do precautions"* instead of *"take precautions"*. Use the verb *take*. Also, *precaution* is often used in the plural (*take precautions*), especially for general safety, and can be confused with *warning*, which is information about danger, not the action to prevent it.
Sinónimos
safeguard (Often suggests a stronger or more official protection, such as a rule or device designed to keep people safe.)
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protective measure (A bit more formal and technical, often used in professional or safety guidelines for actions that protect against danger.)
Antónimos
risk (Emphasizes the choice to do something despite possible danger, instead of taking steps to avoid it.)
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negligence (Focuses on failing to take reasonable precautions when they are needed.)
Colocações
take precautions
|safety precautions
|as a precaution
|necessary precautions
|basic precautions
|take every precaution
Temas
safety
|health
|work
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- You should take extra precautions when driving in heavy rain.
- As a precaution, the company backed up all its data before the software update.
- The hospital introduced new safety precautions to prevent infection.
- We installed cameras as a precaution after several break-ins in the area.
- Tourists are advised to take basic precautions against pickpockets.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We locked the doors as a precaution.
- The doctor told him to take precautions in the sun.
- Always take safety precautions when you use this machine.
Nome
formal
C1
state
2
careful attitude to avoid risk
The careful way of acting to stop danger or problems before they happen.
Padrão de uso:
with [precaution] in [doing something]
Erro comum:
This formal sense is much less common than the countable use (*take precautions*). Learners may overuse *with precaution* where native speakers would more often say *carefully* or *with care* in everyday speech.
Sinónimos
carefulness (General word for being careful; not limited to preventing future danger but overlaps strongly in meaning.)
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prudence (A formal word stressing wise, cautious behavior when making decisions about possible risks.)
Antónimos
recklessness (Describes acting without care or concern for possible danger, the opposite of acting with precaution.)
Colocações
with great precaution
|exercise precaution
|act with precaution
Temas
safety
|behavior
|formal
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The chemicals must be handled with the utmost precaution.
- Given the political tension, the diplomats proceeded with great precaution.
- All experiments involving human subjects should be conducted with strict precaution.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- They moved the old man with great precaution.
- The police entered the building with precaution.
- The team handled the dangerous animal with precaution.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
precaution
IPA
GB/pɹikˈɔʃən/
US/pɹikˈɔʃən/
Sílabas e acento
pre - cau - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cau)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: precaution
- Plural: precaution, precautions
Família de palavras
Forms
precautions
noun
Related words
cautiously
adverb
precautionary
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
incautious
adjective
Expressões
as a precaution
1/ˈæz ə pɹikˈɔʃən/
fixed phrase
for safety, to prevent harm
For safety; for the purpose of stopping possible danger or problems, even if they may not happen.
Exemplos
- As a precaution, they closed the park during the storm.
- She took an umbrella, just as a precaution.
- The doctor ordered extra tests as a precaution.
basic precautions
1/bˈeɪsɪk pɹikˈɔʃənz/
fixed phrase
minimum steps to stay safe
The simple and most important things you should do to stay safe and avoid problems.
Exemplos
- If you follow some basic precautions, hiking alone can be quite safe.
- Travelers should take basic precautions, like keeping valuables out of sight.
- Even at home, you should always take basic precautions against fire.
safety precautions
1/sˈeɪfti pɹikˈɔʃənz/
fixed phrase
measures to prevent accidents
Actions you take to stop people from getting hurt or having accidents.
Exemplos
- The manual lists all the safety precautions you must follow.
- Workers must observe strict safety precautions on the construction site.
- Before using the gas heater, read the safety precautions carefully.
take every precaution
1/tˈeɪk ˈɛvɹi pɹikˈɔʃən/
fixed phrase
do all possible safety steps
To do all things you can think of to stay safe and stop danger or problems.
Exemplos
- The organizers took every precaution to ensure the event ran smoothly.
- We took every precaution before bringing the baby home from the hospital.
- Scientists are taking every precaution to prevent the virus from escaping the lab.
take precautions
1/tˈeɪk pɹikˈɔʃənz/
fixed phrase
do things to reduce risk
To do things before something happens so that you or others are safe and problems do not happen.
Exemplos
- Residents are advised to take precautions during the heatwave.
- Always take precautions when sharing personal information online.
- We took precautions to make sure the children could not reach the cleaning products.