precaution
gb/pɹikˈɔʃən/ us/pɹikˈɔʃən/
B1
انگریزی
~ 6600
óvintézkedés, elővigyázatosság
اسم
B1
1
óvintézkedés
B2
استعمال کا انداز:
to take [precautions] against [something]
You should take extra precautions when driving in heavy rain.
Heves esőben vezetéskor fokozott óvintézkedéseket kell tenned.
As a precaution, the company backed up all its data before the software update.
Elővigyázatosságból a cég biztonsági mentést készített minden adatáról a szoftverfrissítés előtt.
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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
We locked the doors as a precaution.
Elővigyázatosságból bezártuk az ajtókat.
The doctor told him to take precautions in the sun.
Az orvos azt tanácsolta neki, hogy tegye meg a szükséges óvintézkedéseket a napon.
Always take safety precautions when you use this machine.
عام غلطی:
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.
معنی
action taken to prevent harm
لفظی تراکیب
take precautions
|safety precautions
|as a precaution
|necessary precautions
|basic precautions
|take every precaution
ہم معنی الفاظ
safeguard (Often suggests a stronger or more official protection, such as a rule or device designed to keep people safe.)
|
protective measure (A bit more formal and technical, often used in professional or safety guidelines for actions that protect against danger.)
متضاد الفاظ
risk (Emphasizes the choice to do something despite possible danger, instead of taking steps to avoid it.)
|
negligence (Focuses on failing to take reasonable precautions when they are needed.)
موضوعات
safety
|health
|work
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Something you do before something happens to stop danger or problems.
An action or measure taken in advance to reduce the risk of harm, danger, or an unwanted problem.
اسم
C1
FORMAL
2
استعمال کا انداز:
with [precaution] in [doing something]
The chemicals must be handled with the utmost precaution.
A vegyszereket a legnagyobb elővigyázatossággal kell kezelni.
Given the political tension, the diplomats proceeded with great precaution.
A politikai feszültség miatt a diplomaták nagy elővigyázatossággal jártak el.
All experiments involving human subjects should be conducted with strict precaution.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
They moved the old man with great precaution.
Nagy elővigyázatossággal mozgatták az idős férfit.
The police entered the building with precaution.
A rendőrök elővigyázatossággal léptek be az épületbe.
The team handled the dangerous animal with precaution.
عام غلطی:
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.
معنی
careful attitude to avoid risk
لفظی تراکیب
with great precaution
|exercise precaution
|act with precaution
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
recklessness (Describes acting without care or concern for possible danger, the opposite of acting with precaution.)
موضوعات
safety
|behavior
|formal
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
The careful way of acting to stop danger or problems before they happen.
The quality or state of behaving carefully in order to avoid danger, harm, or problems.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
precaution
IPA
GB/pɹikˈɔʃən/
US/pɹikˈɔʃən/
ہجا بندی اور زور
pre - cau - tion (3 ہجے)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cau)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: precaution
- Plural: precaution, precautions
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
precautions
noun
Related words
cautiously
adverb
precautionary
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
incautious
adjective
عبارات
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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.