caution

noun · verbB1

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noun

Plural noun:

cautions

1.
(countable, uncountable)Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
take caution
have caution
exercise great caution
utmost caution is required when travelling in this dangerous neighbourhood
act with caution
proceed without due caution
sound a note of caution
2.
(countable, uncountable)A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging.
3.
(countable, uncountable)Security; guaranty; bail.
4.
(countable, dated, uncountable)One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.
Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh.
5.
(countable, uncountable)(law) A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.
6.
(countable, uncountable)(soccer) A yellow card.

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verb

V_es/s

cautions

V_ing/Gerund

cautioning

V_ed/pp

cautioned

1.
(transitive)To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
2.
(soccer) To give a yellow card.

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Nguồn gốc từ

Recorded since 1297 as Middle English caucioun (bail, guarantee, pledge), from Old French caution (security, surety), itself from Latin cautiō, from cautus, past participle of caveō, cavēre (be on one's guard).