warning1 nounwarning2 adjective
warningwarn‧ing1 /ˈwɔːnɪŋ $ ˈwɔːrn-/ ●●● S3 W2 noun 
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- All cigarette packets carry a government health warning.
- Soldiers began firing into the crowd without any warning.
- The weather report gave a warning of more snow and icy roads.
- This is your last warning - leave or I'll call the police.
- Two of the prisoners were publicly beaten, as a warning to the others.
- You should always read the warnings on the back of medicine bottles.
- But gradually Stella begins to realize that the warnings she has heard about Edgar are true.
- If we could list those we'd have advance warning of shortage problems on the assembly lines two months before they occur.
- So many poison-producing amphibians give vivid and unmistakable warnings that they have such defences at their disposal.
- The judge said the father had failed to heed warnings about the relationship.
- The Ministry of Agriculture statement said that the warning had been intended as preventative advice.
- There were other ways to advertise that could keep the warnings at a minimum, and the sales of cigarettes zooming.
- Voices in the audience shouted out warnings to us.
THESAURUS
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 Activatorsuddenly if something happens suddenly , it happens quickly when you are not expecting it: · Suddenly there was a loud bang and all the lights went out.· I suddenly realized that there was someone following me.die suddenly (=die unexpectedly): · Several years ago her husband died suddenly at the age of 64.
suddenly - use this especially in stories or descriptions of past events: · We waited and waited, then all of a sudden we saw a sail on the horizon.· The way he decided to leave all of a sudden didn't make any sense.
if something happens out of the blue , you are not expecting it at all, and you are very surprised by it: · She told me, out of the blue, that she was going to live in New York.completely out of the blue: · Do you remember Jane? Well, she phoned me yesterday, completely out of the blue.
if something ends or if someone moves or speaks abruptly , they do it suddenly and unexpectedly: · The party was stopped abruptly when the police turned up.· She turned abruptly and went back inside.· "You may leave now,'' he said, abruptly.
if something bad or dangerous happens without warning , it happens suddenly and there were no signs that it was going to happen: · Without warning, tears began to roll down his cheeks.· At five to four Greg went into convulsions. It happened suddenly and without warning.
if you do something on the spur of the moment , you suddenly decide to do something that you had not planned to do: · I bought the car on the spur of the moment.· On the spur of the moment, we decided to head north that day instead of East.
if you say that someone does something or something appears from out of nowhere , it happens suddenly so that you are surprised or shocked: · From out of nowhere he asked me to marry him.· I was doing 80 miles per hour when from out of nowhere this cop on a motorcycle pulled me over.
if something happens at short notice , it happens suddenly without you having time to prepare for it: · Both players pulled out of the competition yesterday at short notice.· Occasionally, tours may have to be cancelled at short notice.
a spoken or written statement that warns people 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.
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.
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.
making you realize that something bad could happen: warn somebody (that) · Something warned Lucy that she must stop him.· The bleached bones of cattle warn the traveler how hot it can be in Death Valley.warn of · Dark clouds warned of the approaching storm.
if an event or fact is a warning , it shows that something bad could happen or is going to happen: · The story of the Titanic is a warning to anyone who trusts too much in their technology.· The only warning was a low rumbling sound.be a warning of: · Pain in the shoulder and arm can be a warning of a heart attack.
if something sets (the) alarm bells ringing it makes you realize that something seriously wrong or very dangerous is happening: · There were no lights on when I got home. That immediately set alarm bells ringing.· A brief study of the company's accounts set the alarm bells ringing -- there was no trace of the $56 million loan.
making you think that something bad has happened or is likely to happen soon: · Another wave crashed onto the deck and the mast made an ominous creaking sound.· Katy answered the phone. There was an ominous silence.something sounds ominous: · My manager asked for an appointment at nine o'clock on a Monday morning: it sounded ominous.
intended to or likely to warn you that something bad will happen if you continue to do something or do not do something: · Aunt Lou shot a warning glance at father just as he was about to speak.· He grabbed her pistol and fired a warning shot. The intruder ran back out into the hall. · From the trees there came a warning screech and the whole flock took to the air.
: cautionary tale/note something that provides a warning of something bad that could happen or a warning against particular actions or behaviour: · The rise and fall of this company is a cautionary tale for anyone investing in the property market.· The director ended her speech on a cautionary note, when she said that next year would be even harder than this year.
to warn someone about something 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs
If she had only heeded my warnings, none of this would have happened. Her death should serve as a warning to other young people. ‘You’re welcome to stay as long as you like.’ Michelle shot him a furious glance. Jack shot an anxious look at his mother. Several earlier studies had sounded similar warnings. I would, however, sound a note of caution. His actions have earned him stern rebukes from human rights organizations.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· He slammed on the brakes without giving any warning.
(=officially warn people)· The government issued a warning about eating raw eggs.
(=give a public warning)· The chairman sounded a warning that jobs could be lost.
(=take notice of it)· Drivers failed to heed warnings about fog.
· He had ignored their warning to stay in the car.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + warning· Workers were given no advance warning of the closure.
· He was given fair warning that such behaviour would not be tolerated.
· I got a stern warning against giving false information to the police.
· Cigarette packets carry the stark warning ‘smoking kills’.
(=a warning that something is bad for your health)· All tobacco products must carry a health warning.
· A flood warning has been issued for the River Wye in Herefordshire.
phrases· Police fired into the crowd without warning.
(=used before telling someone to be careful about something)· A word of warning: don’t use too much glue.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· She cast a warning glance at Elena.
(=a warning printed on a product that could harm you)· the health warning on cigarette packets
If she had only heeded my warnings, none of this would have happened. Her death should serve as a warning to other young people. ‘You’re welcome to stay as long as you like.’ Michelle shot him a furious glance. Jack shot an anxious look at his mother. (=one fired as a warning to someone)· Police fired warning shots into the air.
· The man had shouted a warning to other passengers just before the blast.
(=one that shows something bad might be happening)· In this case, social workers missed the warning signs and failed to protect the children.
(=a signal showing that there is danger)· Managers should keep a watchful eye open for the danger signals.
Several earlier studies had sounded similar warnings. I would, however, sound a note of caution. His actions have earned him stern rebukes from human rights organizations.· If we could list those we'd have advance warning of shortage problems on the assembly lines two months before they occur.· Significant moments in history do not happen without some kind of advance warning.· As there was little or no advance warning, those people who had paid for entertainment until 2am understandably felt short-changed.· It was a pity one could not invade without giving advance warnings and following the rules: it would be a pushover.· Ernest Bevin, however, was given no advance warning.· However, if you are given advance warning, think about the stay and about the meals you will have to provide.· Employers could provide advance warning of intended plant closures or major reorganisation.
· The dire warnings of world shortages have not come to pass.· Green light DIRE warnings are given of the consequences of taking the necessary measures to make cars more environment-friendly.· And still, where Fergie's behaviour merely offered dire warnings - Never misbehave.· Several of these additives contain dire warnings of quite nasty effects, particularly upon certain groups of susceptible persons.· The dire warning came yesterday from Stansted Airport's marketing director Colin Hobbs.· Minutes later a reprieve arrived - a dire warning to all teetotallers!
· Into this would be built an early warning system to keep the business on the right financial track.· At the time, many of these distant early warnings sounded overheated.· This can give you the earliest possible warning, especially important if you live in a big house.· Kennedy's earlier warning now proved correct.· Now, after experiment rather than speculation, it seems that stabilimenta are really early warning landmarks for birds.· They provide vital back-up service for EF1-11s used to disable the enemy's early warning radar systems.· A caravan was parked in the area to give early warning of any approaches.· It was a symptom of an overheated economy, and a useful early warning of faster inflation to come.
· But he gave a final warning to Horsley.· One final warning is worth repeating here.· After repeated complaints, the head attempted to lodge a final warning on his record.· A final warning ought not to be worded vaguely.· Handing him a cigarette I left him with a final warning.· Mr Sodhi said he intended to give Miss Dixon a final warning but her attitude meant he felt compelled to sack her.
· However, Mrs. Buttigieg claimed that there had been no prior warnings to indicate that changes would take place over the weekend.· Living with giddiness An attack may be totally sudden or there may be prior warning.· This may take place during your stay and prior warning may not be given.· At present the Chancellor has nine days' prior warning of the crucial retail price figures.· You can imagine my surprise, then, when Pikey, without prior warning, started to hum like a top.
· He gave a stern warning against the dangers of the arms race.· But he reminded reporters of the stern warnings issued Sunday by Gen.· The court gave a stern warning against future attempts to scoop it.
· No siren will be used and the alert will be given by verbal warning arranged by the Police.· Mrs Jonker, of Southport, said Miss Owen had been sacked for gross misconduct after written and verbal warnings.
· This procedure includes an oral and/or written warning, suspension or summary dismissal.· A further complaint may lead to a written warning, which will sometimes be described as final.· The customer must be given the written warning.· If you are given a written warning, you may be asked to sign a copy to acknowledge receipt.· Mrs Jonker, of Southport, said Miss Owen had been sacked for gross misconduct after written and verbal warnings.· Technically, the offence merited a written warning that could lead to a sacking.
NOUN· Would she ring the warning bell that cushioned the little fellow from the worst of it?· At that moment no warning bells sounded in his head.· Broomhead heard warning bells starting to ring in his head.· For a moment his attractiveness shone so powerfully that it almost sabotaged the warning bells sounding strident alarm inside Charity's head.· No warning bells chimed in this mere mortal mind.· There were no more sounds of men running, but his warning bells were ringing.· A warning bell sent off its small alarm inside Renwick's head.· But a brief study of his conduct sheet started warning bells ringing loud and clear - softly, softly, Hamish.
· She threw me a warning glance, telling me with her eyes to stay well away.· She, who knew me well, understood and flashed a warning glance at me.· He put his hand over his mouth and Auntie Lou shot a warning glance at him.· Owen gave him a warning glance.
· As ever, the normal health warnings apply.· Our governments have also tried to change our behavior. Health warnings on cigarette packages have had some impact.· The Food Safety Directorate say that all packets of cling film should carry health warnings.· California has required health warnings on all alcoholic beverages and in all premises that sell alcohol.· A health warning has also been issued against the consumption of mussels from the area, which extends form Berwick to Newcastle-upon-Tyne.· The most visible effect would be general health warnings covering up to 40 percent of packages of cigarettes as of September 2002.· His bone-structure showed strength, yet his mouth had a masculine sensuality that should have carried a health warning.· Should health warnings be extended to drinks advertising?
· The warning light came on, and it's thought that was the point at which the pilot radioed for help.· Looking right then left he saw the signals with their warning lights reassuring him of their presence.· But when the pilot switched on his flight systems, a red warning light glowed.· Barriers and warning lights were put up and further warning lights were placed a short distance away.· It is because at this time the warning light is more easily visible in the twilight than in the daylight.· The bulb had obviously been hit hard soas to break its filament, to ensure no warning light came on.
· Rain gave Oliver a warning look.· Maurin gave Rain a warning look.· I saw Benjamin's anxious eyes but ignored his warning look.
· Such reservations include a warning message, flagging of the citing field or a setting of the citing field to null.· A warning message will be displayed if the Package version has not been approved however this will not prevent registration.· If entitlements are exceeded, the system will issue the relevant warning message and stop pay.· Mrs Thatcher's public speeches contained thinly veiled warning messages to colleagues who doubted the strategy.· An appropriate warning message will be displayed if you attempt to update a despatched Issue.· Disapproval would at first enrage and then devastate him, and these warning messages apparently arrived visually.
· A warning note to the churches is that the report finds that only 14 percent of children are in contact with a church.· We may have to sound a warning note of challenge as well as minister a word of comfort.· The young Communist shop steward had no difficulty in obtaining the first two warning notes.· Nevertheless, as planned, a second warning note was issued.
· After the profits warning was announced, the shares had slumped by up to 100p.· Other companies issuing profit warnings or unexpectedly weak earnings included Hutchison Technology Inc., down 6 to 36 1 / 2.· Harland's shares rose 15 to 94p compared with 585p before the profit warning.· Engineering group Wheway dipped 5p to 7p after a profits warning.· Last year, the shares traded in the 14p to 4p range as the market reacted to takeover rumours and profit warnings.· Despite earlier profit warnings, the results were worse than expected.
· Before she could investigate further, her own dim worm fired a warning shot.· Private Morrison's boat was fired on when he ignored warning shots.· Reset those guns to fire warning shots, and try to keep us safe till dawn.
· Floors: Preliminaries should usually include zoning off the area by placing suitable warning signs or cones.· Exasperated police blamed drivers for going too fast and ignoring fog warning signs.· It is very important for parents to get professional help as soon as they recognize any of these warning signs.· It is a warning sign that your water quality is unsuitable.· But raised blood pressure is an early warning sign and is one of the simplest and cheapest checks that can be done.· She gave no warning signs, and the destruction created in the wake of her departure can be devastating.· They admit he is charming, but fingers point to his eyes as warning signs, demonic pin points.· But they admit that many warning signs are just a bluff.
· An answer that the Under-Secretary gave me on 15 October 1990 suggested that a fair number of warning signals would be available.· The advice to drivers is to slow down and take heed of the warning signals.· That was the cue for Spartak to post the warning signals with a series of slick attacks.· This type of warning signal is today known as Batesian Mimicry.
· Into this would be built an early warning system to keep the business on the right financial track.· Always listen to your body and its built-in warning system - pain!· Also the warning system was wholly inadequate.· They have an early warning system.· But now there's a new type of warning system.· However, he trusted his warning system and so decided to institute the hiding plan.· Use was made of facilities for communications, intelligence gathering, and early warning systems.· She wondered if she had developed an early warning system since the fiasco with Marcus.
VERB· Indeed, such medication usually carries a warning stating that the individual should not drive or operate machinery after taking it.· The remaining surface must carry blunt warnings about the dangers of smoking.· The Food Safety Directorate say that all packets of cling film should carry health warnings.· Given the potential for abuse, should drinks packaging carry a health warning on the label?· His bone-structure showed strength, yet his mouth had a masculine sensuality that should have carried a health warning.· Maybe in the national interest new company incorporation certificates should carry an official government warning!· One carried a message warning the restaurant to stop serving meat.· Seed packets could carry a simple warning and the familiar skull-and-crossbones motif.
· Before she could investigate further, her own dim worm fired a warning shot.· The farmer had fired a warning barrel, but his only reward was a pair of trousers.· Reset those guns to fire warning shots, and try to keep us safe till dawn.
· They're going to keep finding fault with your work, and giving you warnings, so they can sack you.· If you yourself have to alter an arrangement try to give as much warning as possible.· Mr Begg gave warning that the consequences of being declared bankrupt would be harsh and severe.· But he gave a final warning to Horsley.· A voice synthesiser gives further audible warnings.· A caravan was parked in the area to give early warning of any approaches.· It is the first time that the organization has given such a direct warning, however.· They are the individuals who must be given early warning if a new spending proposal is in the pipe-line.
· The judge said the father had failed to heed warnings about the relationship.· They acknowledge their sin in heeding the warnings and the wild stories of the majority of the spies.· How does the child learn to heed the warning?· Motherwell failed to heed the warning, and paid the penalty.· If you do not heed the spiritual warning, at least heed the physical one!· Lachlan would heed no warning, of course.· In this instance the gunner must have failed to heed the warning with his upper-rear turret.· Not that I expect you to heed my warning.
· But Berisha, tied up in an election year and basking in Western political support, ignored the warnings.· A gutsy and popular player, Howe ignored medical warnings despite previous heart tremors.· She ignored the outside warnings about Adrienne from the older ones who frequented the places where she sang.· I might ignore all the warnings and even try to convince other people that lung cancer does not really exist.· Above all why had he, Mungo, ignored the warning and involved himself?· And for months they have ignored repeated U.S. warnings about the dangers of this new, aggressive policy.· Those who ignore the warnings do so at their peril, however.
· Cadbury had changed their labelling policy and had issued no warning to retailers.· They also give messages and instructions; they offer blueprints and ideals; they issue warnings and prohibitions.· In University City, some agents issue similar warnings to prospective buyers.· Local public health authorities and water sports authorities have issued warnings about the risk from Weil's Disease.· Other companies issuing profit warnings or unexpectedly weak earnings included Hutchison Technology Inc., down 6 to 36 1 / 2.· It is, however, hard to make a recommendation to read this fine offering by Boyd without issuing a warning.
· The abolitionist stand does provide a warning beacon against which penal policies, such as prison building programmes, might be assessed.· It provides tailored warning alerts and alarms for a central management system to act upon.· We also have details of a low-battery indicator circuit which will provide warning of impending battery failure in portable equipment.· Employers could provide advance warning of intended plant closures or major reorganisation.· So, to provide ample warning, fit smoke alarms.
· There had been rumblings about a riot, but Nicholson had received the warnings with little fear.· Wolin found that most employees never received any warnings.· Usually the tow pilot receives no warning of the danger.· Everybody living within that area was expected to receive warning of an accident within fifteen minutes.· He has already received warnings of his own impending doom so is lost in his own thoughts, fears and anxieties.
· And for months they have ignored repeated U.S. warnings about the dangers of this new, aggressive policy.· Leading sixty warriors stripped for battle to McNall's cabin, where several families had fortified themselves, Joseph repeated his warning.· Holmes repeated his warning that Sir Henry should not go on the moor at night, and should not go anywhere alone.
· He was smiling still, but there was something about the smile that sent a warning tingle dancing along her spine.· But your muscles are important for more than sending out warning signals.· Guilt because she had not been at her father's side when death had sent him this violent warning.
· And its spectacular fall from grace should serve as a warning.· The tail is vibrated and shaken against rocks when the snake is irritated or alarmed and serves as a warning.· It also serves as an early warning of any deterioration in quality.· His larger-than-life statue with its slightly oriental cast of features serves as a warning that you are approaching the junk food area.· It should also serve as a warning against using the concept of social class in a crude explanatory manner.· The judge said the long sentence should serve as a warning to others tempted to join the illegal trade in exotic birds.
· Robert said that his brother had shot him without warning from about ten feet, inflicting a serious thigh wound.· He put his hand over his mouth and Auntie Lou shot a warning glance at him.
· Voices in the audience shouted out warnings to us.· Down in the area by the fatal table, they began to lurch through the exit, shouting warnings.· One of the man-things had seen them coming and shouted a warning.· Some one else must shout warnings about the growing gap between income levels in this nation.· Drivers flashed the crew and jumped out of their cars shouting warnings.· A coachman has to drive, a groom has to open the door, a peon has to shout warnings.· Suddenly one of the Zimbalan bodyguards shouted a warning and lunged at the photographers.· Each night at intervals he shouted a warning that anyone who approached would be shot.
· It is worth sounding a warning to those who are part of a tightly-knit family unit.· But its 1993 report sounded some warnings and suggested that governments consider advisory votes for controversial projects.· We may have to sound a warning note of challenge as well as minister a word of comfort.· If temperatures rise too high or machine speeds fall too low, an alarm sounds a warning before the system breaks down.· Reigning champions Denbighshire soared to a 118runs win over Merionethshire at Gwersyllt to sound an early warning to their challengers.· In the echoing stillness of the hall at Colcutt Manor it sounded like the four-minute warning.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a shot across the bows/a warning shot (across the bows)
1[countable, uncountable] something, especially a statement, that tells you that something bad, dangerous, or annoying might happen so that you can be ready or avoid itwarning of- For course details details and advance booking forms contact:.
- However, Redmond and Manschreck acknowledged that they had not billed for or received any money for the advance planning.
- If we could list those we'd have advance warning of shortage problems on the assembly lines two months before they occur.
- It will also repay advance bookings.
- Perhaps the most widely used online service is travel planning, both to research a destination and to do advance bookings.
- Significant moments in history do not happen without some kind of advance warning.
- The most obvious features are the tall watchtowers scattered across the Silk Road to provide advance warning of Xiongnu attack.
- He was walking in spite of all those specialists and their dire predictions.
- Take the current fascination with dire forecasts, for example.
- That was the rift that grabbed headlines late in 1990, as a result of a dire forecast.
- The dire warnings of world shortages have not come to pass.
- The crisis has unsettled financial markets and brought dire predictions of revolution or civil war from some politicians.
- The most dire forecasts say rising mercury on Earth could bring about both devastating floods and droughts.
- When a highly qualified professional makes such a dire prediction, one has to sit up and take notice.
- Into this would be built an early warning system to keep the business on the right financial track.
- She wondered if she had developed an early warning system since the fiasco with Marcus.
- The antibody test is the best early warning device available.
- Their fortunes may thereby serve as an early warning system to humankind of previously unrecognized environmental problems.
- They have an early warning system.
- This knowledge also improves early warning systems for the events.
- Timely recognition of emerging infections requires early warning systems to detect new infectious diseases before they become public health crises.
- Use was made of facilities for communications, intelligence gathering, and early warning systems.
- At present the Chancellor has nine days' prior warning of the crucial retail price figures.
- Boudiaf had met the leaders of eight opposition parties on Feb. 9 in order to give them prior notice of the measures.
- However, given prior notice, they will accommodate guests' needs.
- However, Mrs. Buttigieg claimed that there had been no prior warnings to indicate that changes would take place over the weekend.
- Living with giddiness An attack may be totally sudden or there may be prior warning.
- Packed lunches are available but please give prior notice.
- This may take place during your stay and prior warning may not be given.
- When faced with similar situations in the future, why not give yourself prior warning by asking the following question?
- 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?
a warning of floodswarning about warnings about the dangers of smokingwarning against This experience should serve as a warning against complacency.warning to a warning to pregnant women not to drink alcohol a warning that grey squirrels are threatening the existence of red squirrels2[countable] a statement telling someone that if they continue to behave in an unsatisfactory way, they will be punished: The Surrey team were given a warning last year for repeated offences. I’m giving you a final warning – don’t be late again.written/verbal warningCOLLOCATIONSverbsgive a warning· He slammed on the brakes without giving any warning.issue a warning (=officially warn people)· The government issued a warning about eating raw eggs.deliver/sound a warning (=give a public warning)· The chairman sounded a warning that jobs could be lost.heed a warning (=take notice of it)· Drivers failed to heed warnings about fog.ignore a warning· He had ignored their warning to stay in the car.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + warningadvance/prior warning· Workers were given no advance warning of the closure.fair warning· He was given fair warning that such behaviour would not be tolerated.a stern warning· I got a stern warning against giving false information to the police.a stark warning· Cigarette packets carry the stark warning ‘smoking kills’.a health warning (=a warning that something is bad for your health)· All tobacco products must carry a health warning.a flood/gale/tornado warning· A flood warning has been issued for the River Wye in Herefordshire.phraseswithout (any) warning· Police fired into the crowd without warning.a word of warning (=used before telling someone to be careful about something)· A word of warning: don’t use too much glue.THESAURUSwarning 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.warning1 nounwarning2 adjective
warningwarning2 adjective [only before noun] EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Aunt Lou shot a warning glance at father just as he was about to speak.
- From the trees there came a warning screech and the whole flock took to the air.
- He grabbed her pistol and fired a warning shot. The intruder ran back out into the hall.
- Yet, in retrospect, there were also warning signs for de Gaulle.
Longman Language Activatormaking you realize that something bad could happen
: warn somebody (that) · Something warned Lucy that she must stop him.· The bleached bones of cattle warn the traveler how hot it can be in Death Valley.warn of · Dark clouds warned of the approaching storm.
if an event or fact is a warning , it shows that something bad could happen or is going to happen: · The story of the Titanic is a warning to anyone who trusts too much in their technology.· The only warning was a low rumbling sound.be a warning of: · Pain in the shoulder and arm can be a warning of a heart attack.
if something sets (the) alarm bells ringing it makes you realize that something seriously wrong or very dangerous is happening: · There were no lights on when I got home. That immediately set alarm bells ringing.· A brief study of the company's accounts set the alarm bells ringing -- there was no trace of the $56 million loan.
making you think that something bad has happened or is likely to happen soon: · Another wave crashed onto the deck and the mast made an ominous creaking sound.· Katy answered the phone. There was an ominous silence.something sounds ominous: · My manager asked for an appointment at nine o'clock on a Monday morning: it sounded ominous.
intended to or likely to warn you that something bad will happen if you continue to do something or do not do something: · Aunt Lou shot a warning glance at father just as he was about to speak.· He grabbed her pistol and fired a warning shot. The intruder ran back out into the hall. · From the trees there came a warning screech and the whole flock took to the air.
: cautionary tale/note something that provides a warning of something bad that could happen or a warning against particular actions or behaviour: · The rise and fall of this company is a cautionary tale for anyone investing in the property market.· The director ended her speech on a cautionary note, when she said that next year would be even harder than this year.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYwarning + NOUN If she had only heeded my warnings, none of this would have happened. Her death should serve as a warning to other young people. ‘You’re welcome to stay as long as you like.’ Michelle shot him a furious glance. Jack shot an anxious look at his mother. Several earlier studies had sounded similar warnings. I would, however, sound a note of caution. His actions have earned him stern rebukes from human rights organizations.
· Don’t ignore the warning signs of stress.
· Troops fired warning shots over the heads of demonstrators.
· Red warning lights were flashing.
· She gave me a warning look, but I carried on.
· He put his finger to his lips in a warning gesture.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· She cast a warning glance at Elena.
(=a warning printed on a product that could harm you)· the health warning on cigarette packets
If she had only heeded my warnings, none of this would have happened. Her death should serve as a warning to other young people. ‘You’re welcome to stay as long as you like.’ Michelle shot him a furious glance. Jack shot an anxious look at his mother. (=one fired as a warning to someone)· Police fired warning shots into the air.
· The man had shouted a warning to other passengers just before the blast.
(=one that shows something bad might be happening)· In this case, social workers missed the warning signs and failed to protect the children.
(=a signal showing that there is danger)· Managers should keep a watchful eye open for the danger signals.
Several earlier studies had sounded similar warnings. I would, however, sound a note of caution. His actions have earned him stern rebukes from human rights organizations.PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a shot across the bows/a warning shot (across the bows)
1a warning action or thing tells you that something bad or dangerous might happen: - At that moment no warning bells sounded in his head.
- Broomhead heard warning bells starting to ring in his head.
- If the defendant refuses to sign warning bells should ring.
- If the engineer does not brake his train, a warning bell is set off, followed by an application of brakes.
- Little wonder warning bells were sounding.
- That telephone was sounding a warning bell.
- When he sees the ride begin to fill with customers, Brown rings a warning bell.
- Would she ring the warning bell that cushioned the little fellow from the worst of it?
- For course details details and advance booking forms contact:.
- However, Redmond and Manschreck acknowledged that they had not billed for or received any money for the advance planning.
- If we could list those we'd have advance warning of shortage problems on the assembly lines two months before they occur.
- It will also repay advance bookings.
- Perhaps the most widely used online service is travel planning, both to research a destination and to do advance bookings.
- Significant moments in history do not happen without some kind of advance warning.
- The most obvious features are the tall watchtowers scattered across the Silk Road to provide advance warning of Xiongnu attack.
- He was walking in spite of all those specialists and their dire predictions.
- Take the current fascination with dire forecasts, for example.
- That was the rift that grabbed headlines late in 1990, as a result of a dire forecast.
- The dire warnings of world shortages have not come to pass.
- The crisis has unsettled financial markets and brought dire predictions of revolution or civil war from some politicians.
- The most dire forecasts say rising mercury on Earth could bring about both devastating floods and droughts.
- When a highly qualified professional makes such a dire prediction, one has to sit up and take notice.
- Into this would be built an early warning system to keep the business on the right financial track.
- She wondered if she had developed an early warning system since the fiasco with Marcus.
- The antibody test is the best early warning device available.
- Their fortunes may thereby serve as an early warning system to humankind of previously unrecognized environmental problems.
- They have an early warning system.
- This knowledge also improves early warning systems for the events.
- Timely recognition of emerging infections requires early warning systems to detect new infectious diseases before they become public health crises.
- Use was made of facilities for communications, intelligence gathering, and early warning systems.
- At present the Chancellor has nine days' prior warning of the crucial retail price figures.
- Boudiaf had met the leaders of eight opposition parties on Feb. 9 in order to give them prior notice of the measures.
- However, given prior notice, they will accommodate guests' needs.
- However, Mrs. Buttigieg claimed that there had been no prior warnings to indicate that changes would take place over the weekend.
- Living with giddiness An attack may be totally sudden or there may be prior warning.
- Packed lunches are available but please give prior notice.
- This may take place during your stay and prior warning may not be given.
- When faced with similar situations in the future, why not give yourself prior warning by asking the following question?
- 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?
Red warning lights were flashing. The government ignored all the warning signs.a warning look/glance She said nothing but gave him a warning look.2warning bell/bells used to say that something makes someone start to be worried or careful about somethinga warning bell rings/sounds As she read his letter, warning bells began to sound in her head.COLLOCATIONSwarning + NOUNa warning sign· Don’t ignore the warning signs of stress.a warning shot· Troops fired warning shots over the heads of demonstrators.a warning light· Red warning lights were flashing.a warning look/glance· She gave me a warning look, but I carried on.a warning gesture· He put his finger to his lips in a warning gesture.