单词	caution
释义	caution1 nouncaution2 verb cautioncau‧tion1 /ˈkɔːʃən $ ˈkɒː-/ ●●○ noun Word Origin WORD ORIGINcaution1 Origin: 1500-1600 Latin cautio, from cavere ‘to be careful, be on guard’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Caution: do not install electrical equipment near or around water sources. In rock climbing, no amount of skill will make up for a lack of caution. This caution cannot be overstated: if the belts are incorrectly adjusted they are useless. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Before you rush out, though, we must advise a modicum of caution. Eventually we used up our supply and, with caution, ordered some frozen corn nuggets from our distributor. Having argued for intervention, however, let me insert a note of caution. In this climate of caution and introspection, little has been achieved in the decade since 1977. Indeed, its method of taking decisions is inherently biased toward caution. It is understandable for health authorities to err on the side of caution, as these guidelines will not apply to everyone. Only among girls aged 14-16 have reported convictions and cautions risen proportionately. Typically, Burgess says, forecasters err on the side of caution by issuing a severe storm warning. Thesaurus THESAURUScarefulness► care if you do something with care, you are careful to avoid damage, mistakes etc: · She put the needle in with great care.· Everyone should take care in the sun. ► caution care to avoid danger or risks, or care about trusting information that might not be true: · Her evidence should be treated with caution.· There was a certain lack of caution among investors. ► prudence a sensible and careful attitude that makes you avoid unnecessary risks – a rather formal use: · Banks should show more prudence in lending money. ► vigilance careful attention to what is happening, so that you will notice any danger or illegal activity: · Governments from across the world have called for greater vigilance against Internet-based crime.· There is a need for constant vigilance to protect vulnerable people. ► regard for something careful attention and consideration shown to something, to avoid danger or risks – used especially when someone fails to do this: · The court heard that the company had shown no regard for the safety of its employees.· These men are cold-blooded killers and have little regard for human life. ► tact care not to say anything that might offend or upset someone: · He handled the matter with a great deal of tact. ► discretion care to deal with situations in a way that does not embarrass, upset or offend people, especially by not telling any of their secrets: · Any confidential information was treated with discretion. ► warning something that you say or do to tell people about danger, or to tell them not to do something: · All cigarette packets carry a government health warning.· She ignored her parents' warnings.· The army issued a warning that anyone who was out on the streets after dark was likely to be shot. ► caution formal an official warning or a piece of advice telling you to be careful: · Caution: do not install electrical equipment near or around water sources.· The video begins with a caution that you must do some warm-up exercises first. ► tip-off informal a warning that someone is about to do something, especially one given to the police about a crime: · Police were called to the hotel after a tip-off. ► alert a warning to be ready for possible danger that may happen soon: · Twelve flood alerts have been issued to areas along the River Severn.· a fire alert· The ambulance services were on red alert (=they were ready to take action immediately). ► advisory formal an official warning or notice that gives information about a dangerous situation: · The air pollution gets so bad on some days that health advisories are posted at park entrances. ► caveat formal a warning that something may not be completely true, effective etc. Also used when pointing out that it is important to remember something: · The woman was offered treatment, but with the caveat that it had only a 30% chance of success.· One caveat is that you must take the goods back to the shop within 14 days.· There is one important caveat to this argument. Longman Language Activatorcareful to avoid risks or danger► careful someone who is careful tries to avoid danger, risks, or accidents: · You'll be OK with Jane - she's a very careful driver.· Paints today are getting safer as companies remove harmful chemicals, but you still need to be careful.careful (that): · We had to be careful that we didn't tip the raft over. ► cautious someone who is cautious does not like taking risks and is always very careful to avoid them: · If we're too cautious, we might lose a good business opportunity.· Phil's a very cautious driver - it'll take at least an hour to get there.cautious about: · I've always been cautious about giving people my phone number. ► with care/with caution if you do something with care or with caution , you do it carefully in order to avoid accidents: · Some roads may be icy and motorists are advised to drive with caution.handle something with care: · These antiques are fragile and must be handled with care. ► wary someone who is wary does not easily trust people and thinks very carefully before getting involved in any situation that might be dangerous or cause problems: wary of: · She had become extremely wary of relationships as a result of her childhood experiences.· Wary of becoming entangled in her friend's family quarrels, Eileen made an excuse and left.wary about: · The problems with selling the house had made her much more wary about financial matters.keep a wary eye on somebody/something (=watch something or someone carefully): · One of the guards was fiddling with his radio, all the time keeping a wary eye on the five prisoners. ► vigilant formal always paying attention to what is happening, so that you notice any danger or illegal activity: · Be vigilant on public transport and at tourist sites, as pickpockets operate in these areas.vigilant about: · We have to be vigilant about protecting our right to privacy.remain vigilant: · The terrorist threat is still real, and the public should remain vigilant.ever vigilant (=always vigilant): · We must be ever vigilant. Don't think that Fascism can never rise again. It can. a spoken or written statement that warns people► warning something that you say or do to warn people about danger or to warn them not to do something: · All cigarette packets carry a government health warning.give a warning: · The weather report gave a warning of more snow and icy roads.warning to: · Two of the prisoners were publicly beaten, as a warning to the others.without (any) warning (=without giving a warning): · Soldiers began firing into the crowd without any warning. ► tip-off a warning that something bad is going to happen, especially a warning about a crime that is given to the police in time for them to stop it happening: · Police were called to the hotel after a tip-off.acting on a tip-off (=doing something because of a tip-off): · Acting on a tip-off, customs officers seized 50 kilos of cocaine from a house in Leicester. ► caution formal a warning to someone about a possible danger, especially a warning added to the end of a statement or piece of information: · This caution cannot be overstated: if the belts are incorrectly adjusted they are useless.· Caution: do not install electrical equipment near or around water sources. WORD SETS► Law access, nounacquit, verbacquittal, nounactionable, adjectiveact of God, nounadjourn, verbadminister, verbadmissible, adjectiveADR, nounadversarial, adjectiveadvocate, nounaffidavit, nounage, nounaggrieved, adjectiveagreement, nounannual return, anti-dumping, adjectiveantitrust, adjectiveAppeal Court, nounappear, verbappellate court, nounarraign, verbarticled clerk, articles of association, nounassignee, nounassizes, nounattachment, nounattest, verbattorney, nounattorney-at-law, nounattorney general, nounaverage clause, bailable, adjectivebailee, nounbailiff, nounbailment, nounban, nounbarrister, nounbeneficial owner, beneficiary, nounbequeath, verbbequest, nounbest efforts, adjectivebid-rigging, nounbill, nounbill of rights, nounblue law, nounbody corporate, bond, nounbook, verbbox, nounbreakdown clause, break fee, brief, nounbroker's lien, burden of proof, nounbusiness entity, buyer's risk, bylaw, nouncabotage, nouncadastre, nouncase, nouncase law, nouncash shell, 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adjectiveenjoin, verbescape clause, escrow, nounescrow agent, estate, nounestoppel, nounevidence, nounexamination, nounexamination-in-chief, nounexamine, verbexculpate, verbexecute, verbexecutor, nounexecutrix, nounexhibit, nounexpectations, nounex post facto law, nounexpropriate, verbextradite, verbextrajudicial, adjectivefair dealing, false representation, nounfee absolute, nounfiduciary, nounfiduciary, adjectivefinding, nounfirm name, nounfixtures and fittings, nounforce majeure, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfreeholder, nounfree pardon, nounfrustration of contract, fugitive, nounfugitive, adjectivegagging order, gag order, noungarnishee, verbgarnishee, noungeneral counsel, noungeneral practice, noungive, verbgrand jury, noungrantee, noungrantor, noungreen paper, noungross misconduct, ground rent, nounguarantee, verbguarantor, nounguaranty, nounguillotine, verbguilt, noungun control, nounhabeas corpus, nounHague Rules, nounhear, verbhearing, nounheir, nounheir apparent, nounhereafter, adverbhereditament, nounhereinafter, adverbhereof, adverbhereto, adverbheritable, adjectiveHigh Court, nounHighway Code, nounhirer, nounhuman right, nounimplied term, inadmissible, adjectiveinalienable, adjectiveincriminate, verbindemnify, verbindemnity, nounindict, verbindictable, adjectiveindictment, nounindustrial tribunal, nouninitiative, nouninjunction, nounin loco parentis, adverbinnocence, nouninnocent, adjectiveinoperative, adjectiveinquest, nouninsanity, nouninstruct, verbintellectual property, nounintent, nouninterdict, nouninterlocutory injunction, invoke, verbJane Doe, nounjob quota, joint and several liability, JP, nounjudge, nounjudge, verbjudicial, adjectivejuridical, adjectivejurisdiction, nounjurisprudence, nounjurist, nounjuror, nounjury, nounjury box, nounjury service, nounjustice, nounJustice of the Peace, nounjustifiable homicide, nounjuvenile, adjectivekangaroo court, nounKing's Counsel, nounlaw firm, nounlawyer, nounlease, nounleasehold, adjectiveleaseholder, nounlegatee, nounlegator, nounlessee, nounlessor, nounletters of administration, nounliable, adjectivelicensee, nounlien, nounlienee, nounlienor, nounlimited liability, nounliquidated damages, litigant, nounlitigate, verblitigation, nounlitigator, nounlitigious, adjectiveliving will, nounloophole, nounmagisterial, adjectivemagistracy, nounmagistrate, nounMagistrates' Court, nounmaintenance, nounmajority, nounmalfeasance, nounmalpractice, nounmarriage certificate, nounmarriage licence, nounmarriage lines, nounmaterial, adjectivematerial fact, nounmemorandum, nounmiscarriage of justice, nounmisdirect, verbmisfeasance, nounmisstatement, nounmistrial, nounM'lord, nounM'lud, nounmoiety, nounmonies, nounmoot court, nounmoratorium, nounmovable, nounno-fault, adjectivenolo contendere, nounnonfeasance, nounnon-negotiable, adjectivenotary, nounnuisance, nounnullify, verbnullity, nounoath, nounopen-and-shut case, nounopen verdict, nounoperative mistake, nounordinance, nounoriginating application, originating summons, outlaw, nounout-of-court settlement, nounoyez, interjectionpalimony, nounpanel, nounparalegal, nounpardon, verbpardon, nounparty, nounpass, verbpassage, nounpatent, nounpatent, adjectivepaternity, nounpaternity suit, nounpatrimony, nounpenal code, nounpenalty, nounperformance contract, perjury, nounpersonal injury, personal representative, personalty, nounpetition, nounpetition, verbpetitioner, nounplaintiff, nounplanning permission, nounplea bargaining, nounpleadings, nounpledgee, nounpolice, verbpositive discrimination, nounpower of attorney, nounprecedent, nounprejudice, verbpreservation order, nounpresume, verbprice-fixing, nounprima facie, adjectiveprimary residence, prime tenant, primogeniture, nounprivate law, nounprivileged, adjectiveprivity, nounprobate, nounprobate, verbprobation, nounprobationer, nounprobation officer, nounpro bono, adjectiveprocedural, adjectiveproceeding, nounproceedings, nounprohibit, verbprohibition, nounprohibitive, adjectivepromulgate, verbpronounce, verbproposition, nounproscribe, verbprosecute, verbprosecution, nounprosecutor, nounprotective custody, nounprove, verbprovision, nounprovisional licence, nounproximate cause, nounpublic defender, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic service vehicle, punishable, adjectiveQC, nounquarter sessions, nounquash, verbQueen's Counsel, nounreal property, nounrecess, nounrecess, verbrecognition, nounrecognizance, nounrecorder, nounreeve, nounregulation, nounremand, verbremand, nounrepeal, verbrescind, verbrespondent, nounrestoration, nounrestore, verbretainer, nounretrial, nounretroactive, adjectiveretrospective, adjectiveretry, verbreversion, nounrevocation, nounrevoke, verbRex, nounright of appeal, nounroad tax, nounroot of title, royalty payment, rule, verbruling, nounsaid, adjectivesalami slicing, nounSarbanes-Oxley Act, nounscheme of arrangement, nounsentence, nounsentence, verbsequester, verbsession, nounsettlement date, settlement terms, 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nountitle deed, nountitle holder, nountort, nountradename, nounTrading Standards, treasure trove, nountrespass, verbtrespass, nountrial, nountrust for sale, nounultra vires, adjectiveunderwriting power, undue influence, noununlicensed, adjectiveuphold, verbverdict, nounvindicate, verbvisa, nounvoucher, nounward, nounwarrant, nounwhereas, conjunctionwill, nounwill, verbwinding up, nounwitness, nounwitness, verbwitness box, nounwrit, nounwrongful termination, Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs► advise caution (also counsel caution formal)· We advise caution if you are buying a property overseas. ► urge caution · Scientists are urging caution in research involving genes. ► exercise caution (=be careful)· Travellers are advised to exercise caution while travelling in remote areas. ► proceed with caution · You should always proceed with caution in financial matters. ► treat something with caution · The results of the survey should be treated with caution. ► view something with caution · At the moment investors are viewing the shares with caution. adjectives► great caution · Exercise great caution when handling toxic waste. ► extreme caution · Bears can be dangerous and walkers should proceed with extreme caution. ► the utmost caution · You are advised to take the utmost caution when buying a second-hand car. ► due caution formal (=the carefulness that is necessary)· An over-confident driver may overtake without due caution. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► advise caution/patience/restraint etc (=advise people to be careful, patient etc) The makers advise extreme caution when handling this material. ► err on the side of caution  It’s always best to err on the side of caution. ► extreme care/caution  It is necessary to use extreme caution with chemicals. ► sound a note of caution/warning  I would, however, sound a note of caution. ► view something with caution/suspicion/scepticism etc  The local people viewed newcomers with suspicion. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► extreme · However, a partner needs gentle handling to tread gently and with extreme caution.· In reality, the tsar proceeded with extreme caution.· Exercise extreme caution in babies with renal or hepatic failure.· It is therefore advisable that all practice be carried out with extreme caution.· She even exercises extreme caution about what she throws into her waste-paper bin.· Treat special offers with extreme caution.· He was going to have to move with extreme caution.· Providing walkers exercise extreme caution no major problems should be encountered. ► great · Other herbal medicines should be regarded with greater caution.· It should be changed only with great caution and after much consideration.· It is essential, therefore, that we proceed with great caution when handling toxic and hazardous waste.· Had I but known ... These are words to avoid having to use, or to use with great caution.· A mixed rack should be carried and any in-situ gear, particularly old pegs, should be treated with great caution.· At any rate, treat all results with the greatest of caution, and don't make too much of them.· Does Mr Kohl's greater public caution mean that the process of unification will be slowed? ► utmost · Potential customers are advised to take the utmost caution when buying second-hand furniture.· We moved quickly, though with the utmost caution.· Patterned fabrics may appeal to you, but they should be treated with the utmost caution.· Treat the gag programs and animated cards that tend to circulate around the festive season, with utmost caution.· But probe with caution, he told himself, with the utmost caution. VERB► advise · He advised caution in the anti-bourgeois backlash, recognising the damage it could cause to the already frail economy.· And that, Morgan thought as he stirred in the chair, was when I advised caution.· But he advised caution beyond the point of planning permission, because new environmental legislation makes it essential to seek expert advice.· Before you rush out, though, we must advise a modicum of caution. ► approach · Any change, therefore, would have to be approached with caution and constant monitoring.· This question must be approached with caution, since there are no studies comparing the practices.· Such figures, however, should be approached with caution.· Arty stuff. Approach with caution.· Amalgamation has been approached with caution, however, as it would hasten depopulation.· The contractor approached me with obvious caution.· If they do respond you may be able to see if they approach it with caution or with carelessness.· Also the islands themselves had to be approached with caution. ► cast · In the report Mintel also said that consumers may soon be ready to cast their recession-related caution aside and start spending again.· Just make sure that you don't swing from one extreme to the other and cast all your caution to the wind. ► counsel · Logically, there are three possibilities which may counsel caution.· Many parents are tempted to intervene: but most experts counsel caution.· In setting out general guidelines for a solicitor negotiating on behalf of a plaintiff, Pritchard counsels caution. ► exercise · She even exercises extreme caution about what she throws into her waste-paper bin.· Providing walkers exercise extreme caution no major problems should be encountered.· However you should exercise caution in how far you extend a metaphor.· Contraindications Should not be given to non-ventilated babies Exercise extreme caution in babies with renal and hepatic failure Figure 2. ► interpret · Because of the doubtful reanalysis of the data Maran and colleagues' findings should be interpreted with caution.· The results, however, should be interpreted with caution.· However, this conclusion must be interpreted with caution.· All tests on products for overseas markets need to be interpreted with caution.· And in general, student opinion needs to be interpreted with caution.· However, all these tests have potential limitations and results must be interpreted with caution.· The relative proportions of the different diagnoses reached must, however, be interpreted with caution.· For these reasons studies detailing the effects of diabetic control on platelet function must be interpreted with caution. ► proceed · It is essential, therefore, that we proceed with great caution when handling toxic and hazardous waste.· Still walking east, the party were aware that they were almost at the front line and had to proceed with caution.· As mentioned earlier in the text, it is important to proceed with caution when acting for joint buyers. ► require · To relate Leapor to Goldsmith on the issue of enclosure, especially in light of Sambrook's extensive claims, requires caution.· Obviously, sleeping pills are not harmless; they are drugs that require caution and care in use.· The disconnected personal opinion Concluding with your own words, however, requires caution, particularly in the handling of personal response.· For these reasons, intravenous potassium administration requires caution. ► sound · Some retailers sounded a note of caution.· But business advisors in the city have sounded a word of caution.· Our third theme will, however, sound several notes of caution.· I would, however, sound a note of caution. ► throw · Then, having lost Mushtaq, he threw caution completely to the wind and spooned to cover.· Anything less truly would be throwing caution to the winds.· For if a libertine knows he can indulge himself with impunity, he will throw all cautions to the winds.· My friends and their little daughter went splashing blithely in so I threw caution to the winds and followed.· Want to just throw all caution to the wind and watch a great show?· You may even throw caution to the wind and try one of our Mystery Trips.· The two of us threw caution to the winds and raced to the rescue. ► treat · The official government figures need to be treated with some caution.· They still treated each other with caution but each was beginning to respect the other's professionalism.· An appeal is likely, however, so the decision should be treated with caution.· The information has to be treated with some caution.· Cases over five years should be treated with caution as applying a multiplier is not particularly useful.· Patterned fabrics may appeal to you, but they should be treated with the utmost caution.· A healthy diet will of course be helpful to you, but extreme or very limited diets should be treated with caution. ► urge · I would urge particular caution, at least until Clarion Call's whereabouts are confirmed.· Struggling against my eagerness, I urged caution on myself, told myself to think ahead.· You are to be complimented, though I urge caution.· Rangers have posted warnings at trail heads and campgrounds urging hikers to use caution when out in the wild. ► use · The back highlights the importance of using caution and suggests how to use the card.· A seam ripper is useful, but should be used with caution to avoid cutting fabric.· Had I but known ... These are words to avoid having to use, or to use with great caution.· Therefore, while there are many advantages in standard letters, they should be used with caution.· Although not absolutely contraindicated, propranolol should be used with caution.· The account of Wilfrid's activities among the South Saxons in his Life, therefore, must be used with caution.· Partly of course in printed works, but these must be used with infinite caution and constant checking.· But he uses the schools with caution. ► view · In the past the prospect of military involvement by the West has been viewed with caution and reluctance.· The refugees view the supplies with caution. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► throw/cast caution to the winds Anything less truly would be throwing caution to the winds. My friends and their little daughter went splashing blithely in so I threw caution to the winds and followed. The two of us threw caution to the winds and raced to the rescue. PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► throw caution to the wind(s) Anything less truly would be throwing caution to the winds. My friends and their little daughter went splashing blithely in so I threw caution to the winds and followed. The two of us threw caution to the winds and raced to the rescue. You may even throw caution to the wind and try one of our Mystery Trips. ► a word of warning/caution/advice/thanks etc And a word of advice just you be careful of that old goat, Moreton. And a word of warning - when you arrive in Hye-on-Wye beware of the second-hand bookshops. But business advisors in the city have sounded a word of caution. He would hand her a sheaf of uncounted bank notes, which she received without a word of thanks. However, a word of caution is in order. Now a word of warning about the stitch patterns in the pattern book. Take a word of advice, Mr Watt. You won't mind a word of advice? 1[uncountable] the quality of being very careful to avoid danger or risks → cautiouswith caution We must proceed with extreme caution. The physician must exercise caution when prescribing antidepressants.counsel/urge caution Many parents are tempted to intervene, but most experts counsel caution.treat/view something with caution (=think carefully about something because it might not be true) Evidence given by convicted criminals should always be treated with the utmost caution. → err on the side of caution at err(1)2[countable] a warning or piece of advice telling you to be careful:  Although pleased, Henson added a caution that the team still has a long way to go.word/note of caution A final word of caution – never try any of this without backing up your system.3throw/cast caution to the winds literary to stop worrying about danger and to take a big risk:  Throwing caution to the winds, she swung around to face him.4[countable, uncountable] British English a spoken official warning given to someone who has been arrested or who has done something wrong that is not a serious crime:  He was let off with a caution.under caution The defendant may make a statement under caution.COLLOCATIONSverbsadvise caution (also counsel caution formal)· We advise caution if you are buying a property overseas.urge caution· Scientists are urging caution in research involving genes.exercise caution (=be careful)· Travellers are advised to exercise caution while travelling in remote areas.proceed with caution· You should always proceed with caution in financial matters.treat something with caution· The results of the survey should be treated with caution.view something with caution· At the moment investors are viewing the shares with caution.adjectivesgreat caution· Exercise great caution when handling toxic waste.extreme caution· Bears can be dangerous and walkers should proceed with extreme caution.the utmost caution· You are advised to take the utmost caution when buying a second-hand car.due caution formal (=the carefulness that is necessary)· An over-confident driver may overtake without due caution. caution1 nouncaution2 verb cautioncaution2 ●○○ verb Verb Table VERB TABLE caution Simple Form Present I, you, we, they caution he, she, it cautions Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they cautioned Present perfect I, you, we, they have cautioned he, she, it has cautioned Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had cautioned Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will caution Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have cautioned Continuous Form Present I am cautioning he, she, it is cautioning you, we, they are cautioning Past I, he, she, it was cautioning you, we, they were cautioning Present perfect I, you, we, they have been cautioning he, she, it has been cautioning Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been cautioning Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be cautioning Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been cautioning Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES "Be careful now," Sarah cautioned. "Don't do anything stupid." Marshall cautioned against pouring millions of pounds into taking legal action when there was no guarantee of victory. The policeman cautioned the children against talking to strangers. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS City player-manager Peter Reid also piled in - and Townsend was still being restrained after Simpson had been cautioned. Elbert cautioned, however, that funding is far from a sure thing. He was cautioned after his first offence when he was 13. However, the Santa Clara semiconductor giant had cautioned analysts not to expect stellar results. Lott said the issue will be fully explored in hearings, but he cautioned against haste. They will point out that they have cautioned us officially. Thesaurus THESAURUS► warn to tell someone about something bad or dangerous that might happen, so that they can avoid it or prevent it: · I warned you about sitting out in the sun too long.· We were warned that there could be delays on the motorway, so we took another route. ► give somebody a warning to tell someone that if they continue to behave in an unsatisfactory way, they will be punished: · He’s already been given several warnings about handing in his essays late.· The US gave a warning that if the hostages were not released, it would be forced to take military action. ► alert to officially or publicly warn people of possible danger so that they can prevent it or be ready to deal with it: · a campaign to alert people to the dangers of smoking· An anonymous caller alerted the police that a bomb was due to go off. ► tip somebody off informal to secretly warn someone about something that is going to happen – used especially about warning the police about a crime: · The police found the drugs after being tipped off by local residents.· Informants tipped the FBI off. ► caution formal to warn someone to do or not to do something in order to avoid a dangerous or bad result: · People are being cautioned against using credit cards abroad, in case of fraud.· Health officials have cautioned the public to wash fruit thoroughly before eating it. ► forewarn [usually passive] formal to warn someone about something that is going to happen, so that they are expecting it or ready for it: · We had been forewarned that the roads weren’t very good. Longman Language Activatorto warn someone about something► warn to tell someone about something unpleasant or dangerous that might happen, so that they can avoid it or prevent it: · We tried to warn her, but she refused to listen.· The consequences could be serious - I just wanted to warn you.warn (that): · The local people were warned that the volcano might erupt at any time.· We were warned there were going to be delays on the motorway, so we came back by a different route.warn somebody about something especially spoken: · I was going for a swim, until the people in the hotel warned me about the jellyfish.warn (somebody) of something especially written: · Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal regions.warn somebody (not) to do something: · Police are warning drivers not to go out on the roads unless their journey is really necessary.warn somebody against doing something: · Tourists are warned against going to remoter regions. ► give somebody a warning to tell someone that if they continue to behave in an unsatisfactory way, they will be punished: · So you've given her a warning about her conduct in future?give sb a warning that: · The US gave a warning that, if the hostages were not released, they would be forced to take military action.give somebody a final warning: · One day Monica's boss gave her a final warning. If she messed up again, she was fired. ► warn off to try to prevent someone from doing something by warning them about the trouble or problems it could cause for them: warn somebody off: · The army had put signs up around the area where the mines were, to warn people off.warn somebody off doing something: · Even though we'd been warned off going into the mountains, we couldn't resist it.warn off somebody: · The female rattlesnake warns off intruders by making a loud noise. ► caution formal to warn someone not to do something because it is likely to be dangerous or have a bad result: · "Be careful now," Sarah cautioned. "Don't do anything stupid."caution somebody against doing something: · The policeman cautioned the children against talking to strangers.caution against (doing) something: · Marshall cautioned against pouring millions of pounds into taking legal action when there was no guarantee of victory. ► tip off to warn someone about something that is going to happen, especially to warn the police about a crime, so that they can try to prevent it: be tipped off about: · The police had been tipped off about the gang's arrival.be tipped off that: · Customs officers had been tipped off that the drugs were hidden in a child's rucksack.tip somebody off: · Someone must have tipped the press off about the princess's visit. tip off somebody: · A farmer noticed our foreign accents and tipped off the Security Police. ► alert to officially or publicly warn people of possible danger so that they can be ready to deal with it: · When he realized that one engine was not working, the pilot alerted air traffic control.alert somebody to something: · a poster campaign to alert people to the diseasealert somebody that: · Drivers are being alerted that an escaped prisoner has been seen hitch-hiking on the road to Frankfurt. ► sound/raise the alarm to warn everyone about something bad or dangerous that is already happening so that they can take action to stop it or avoid it: · Leighton was told to stand at the door, and to raise the alarm if a guard came.sound/raise the alarm about: · The Red Cross has sounded the alarm about the danger of further famine in the region.· The problem is that if you sound the alarm about fraud in your company, you might end up out of a job. ► forewarn formal to warn someone about something bad that is going to happen soon, so that they have enough time to prepare for it: · Barry Hearn forewarned me that the meeting was going to be tough.be forewarned of something: · A police team, forewarned of the raid, had taken up positions inside the bank. ► I told you!/I told you so! spoken say this when you had warned someone about a possible danger that has now happened, especially if they ignored your warning: · I told you he had a violent temper! Why did you argue with him?· I told you so! It was obvious she was going to disappear as soon as she got the money.· I hate to say "I told you so", but maybe you should listen to me next time. 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adjectiveenjoin, verbescape clause, escrow, nounescrow agent, estate, nounestoppel, nounevidence, nounexamination, nounexamination-in-chief, nounexamine, verbexculpate, verbexecute, verbexecutor, nounexecutrix, nounexhibit, nounexpectations, nounex post facto law, nounexpropriate, verbextradite, verbextrajudicial, adjectivefair dealing, false representation, nounfee absolute, nounfiduciary, nounfiduciary, adjectivefinding, nounfirm name, nounfixtures and fittings, nounforce majeure, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfreeholder, nounfree pardon, nounfrustration of contract, fugitive, nounfugitive, adjectivegagging order, gag order, noungarnishee, verbgarnishee, noungeneral counsel, noungeneral practice, noungive, verbgrand jury, noungrantee, noungrantor, noungreen paper, noungross misconduct, ground rent, nounguarantee, verbguarantor, nounguaranty, nounguillotine, verbguilt, noungun control, nounhabeas corpus, nounHague Rules, nounhear, verbhearing, nounheir, nounheir apparent, nounhereafter, adverbhereditament, nounhereinafter, adverbhereof, adverbhereto, adverbheritable, adjectiveHigh Court, nounHighway Code, nounhirer, nounhuman right, nounimplied term, inadmissible, adjectiveinalienable, adjectiveincriminate, verbindemnify, verbindemnity, nounindict, verbindictable, adjectiveindictment, nounindustrial tribunal, nouninitiative, nouninjunction, nounin loco parentis, adverbinnocence, nouninnocent, adjectiveinoperative, adjectiveinquest, nouninsanity, nouninstruct, verbintellectual property, nounintent, nouninterdict, nouninterlocutory injunction, invoke, verbJane Doe, nounjob quota, joint and several liability, JP, nounjudge, nounjudge, verbjudicial, adjectivejuridical, adjectivejurisdiction, nounjurisprudence, nounjurist, nounjuror, nounjury, nounjury box, nounjury service, nounjustice, nounJustice of the Peace, nounjustifiable homicide, nounjuvenile, adjectivekangaroo court, nounKing's Counsel, nounlaw firm, nounlawyer, nounlease, nounleasehold, adjectiveleaseholder, nounlegatee, nounlegator, nounlessee, nounlessor, nounletters of administration, nounliable, adjectivelicensee, nounlien, nounlienee, nounlienor, nounlimited liability, nounliquidated damages, litigant, nounlitigate, verblitigation, nounlitigator, nounlitigious, adjectiveliving will, nounloophole, nounmagisterial, adjectivemagistracy, nounmagistrate, nounMagistrates' Court, nounmaintenance, nounmajority, nounmalfeasance, nounmalpractice, nounmarriage certificate, nounmarriage licence, nounmarriage lines, nounmaterial, adjectivematerial fact, nounmemorandum, nounmiscarriage of justice, nounmisdirect, verbmisfeasance, nounmisstatement, nounmistrial, nounM'lord, nounM'lud, nounmoiety, nounmonies, nounmoot court, nounmoratorium, nounmovable, nounno-fault, adjectivenolo contendere, nounnonfeasance, nounnon-negotiable, adjectivenotary, nounnuisance, nounnullify, verbnullity, nounoath, nounopen-and-shut case, nounopen verdict, nounoperative mistake, nounordinance, nounoriginating application, originating summons, outlaw, nounout-of-court settlement, nounoyez, interjectionpalimony, nounpanel, nounparalegal, nounpardon, verbpardon, nounparty, nounpass, verbpassage, nounpatent, nounpatent, adjectivepaternity, nounpaternity suit, nounpatrimony, nounpenal code, nounpenalty, nounperformance contract, perjury, nounpersonal injury, personal representative, personalty, nounpetition, nounpetition, verbpetitioner, nounplaintiff, nounplanning permission, nounplea bargaining, nounpleadings, nounpledgee, nounpolice, verbpositive discrimination, nounpower of attorney, nounprecedent, nounprejudice, verbpreservation order, nounpresume, verbprice-fixing, nounprima facie, adjectiveprimary residence, prime tenant, primogeniture, nounprivate law, nounprivileged, adjectiveprivity, nounprobate, nounprobate, verbprobation, nounprobationer, nounprobation officer, nounpro bono, adjectiveprocedural, adjectiveproceeding, nounproceedings, nounprohibit, verbprohibition, nounprohibitive, adjectivepromulgate, verbpronounce, verbproposition, nounproscribe, verbprosecute, verbprosecution, nounprosecutor, nounprotective custody, nounprove, verbprovision, nounprovisional licence, nounproximate cause, nounpublic defender, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic service vehicle, punishable, adjectiveQC, nounquarter sessions, nounquash, verbQueen's Counsel, nounreal property, nounrecess, nounrecess, verbrecognition, nounrecognizance, nounrecorder, nounreeve, nounregulation, nounremand, verbremand, nounrepeal, verbrescind, verbrespondent, nounrestoration, nounrestore, verbretainer, nounretrial, nounretroactive, adjectiveretrospective, adjectiveretry, verbreversion, nounrevocation, nounrevoke, verbRex, nounright of appeal, nounroad tax, nounroot of title, royalty payment, rule, verbruling, nounsaid, adjectivesalami slicing, nounSarbanes-Oxley Act, nounscheme of arrangement, nounsentence, nounsentence, verbsequester, verbsession, nounsettlement date, settlement terms, shall, modal verbshell company, sheriff, nounsheriff court, nounshow trial, nounsitting tenant, nounsmall claims court, nounsolicitor, nounsolicitor general, nounSOX, nounspecial licence, nounspecific performance, speed limit, nounstakeholder, nounstate attorney, nounstate court, nounstated case, statute, nounstatute law, nounstatute of limitations, nounstatutory, adjectivestatutory report, stay, nounstay of execution, nounstipendiary magistrate, nounstoppage in transit, nounsub judice, adverbsubmission, nounsuborn, verbsubpoena, nounsubpoena, verbsue, verbsuit, nounsumming up, nounsumming-up, nounsummons, nounsummons, verbSupreme Court, nounsurety, nounsuspended sentence, nounswear, verbtechnicality, nountenant at sufferance, nountenant at will, nountenant for years, nountenant in common, nountenure, nountestament, nountestator, nountest case, nountest certificate, nountestify, verbtestimony, nounthereinafter, adverbthird party, nounthrough, prepositionticket, nounticket, verbtitle, nountitle deed, nountitle holder, nountort, nountradename, nounTrading Standards, treasure trove, nountrespass, verbtrespass, nountrial, nountrust for sale, nounultra vires, adjectiveunderwriting power, undue influence, noununlicensed, adjectiveuphold, verbverdict, nounvindicate, verbvisa, nounvoucher, nounward, nounwarrant, nounwhereas, conjunctionwill, nounwill, verbwinding up, nounwitness, nounwitness, verbwitness box, nounwrit, nounwrongful termination, Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► advise caution/patience/restraint etc (=advise people to be careful, patient etc) The makers advise extreme caution when handling this material. ► err on the side of caution  It’s always best to err on the side of caution. ► extreme care/caution  It is necessary to use extreme caution with chemicals. ► sound a note of caution/warning  I would, however, sound a note of caution. ► view something with caution/suspicion/scepticism etc  The local people viewed newcomers with suspicion. Phrases PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► throw caution to the wind(s) Anything less truly would be throwing caution to the winds. My friends and their little daughter went splashing blithely in so I threw caution to the winds and followed. The two of us threw caution to the winds and raced to the rescue. You may even throw caution to the wind and try one of our Mystery Trips. ► a word of warning/caution/advice/thanks etc And a word of advice just you be careful of that old goat, Moreton. And a word of warning - when you arrive in Hye-on-Wye beware of the second-hand bookshops. But business advisors in the city have sounded a word of caution. He would hand her a sheaf of uncounted bank notes, which she received without a word of thanks. However, a word of caution is in order. Now a word of warning about the stitch patterns in the pattern book. Take a word of advice, Mr Watt. You won't mind a word of advice? 1[intransitive, transitive] to warn someone that something might be dangerous, difficult etccaution (somebody) against something Business leaders are cautioning against hasty action that would hamper flexibility.caution (somebody) that Officials were quick to caution that these remarks did not mean an end to the peace process.caution somebody to do something He cautioned them to avoid the forest at night.► see thesaurus at warn2[transitive] British English a)to warn someone officially that the next time they do something illegal they will be punishedcaution somebody for (doing) something She was cautioned for speeding. b)to warn someone officially that what they say to a police officer may be used as evidence in a court of law
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