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/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/
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/ˈkoːʃ(ə)n/
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/ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/
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/ˈkɑʃ(ə)n/
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/ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/
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ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n
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ˈkɑːʃ(ə)n
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ˈkɑʃn̩
Noun
Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
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take caution
have caution
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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
In way of caution I must tell you.
[...] and on the Saturday heavy seas pounded the W.R. on its exposed coastal stretch between Dawlish and Teignmouth, loosening the ballast and forcing trains to proceed with extreme caution.
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
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The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging.
Security; guaranty; bail.
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The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be vigorously prosecuted.
One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.
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Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh.
‘You are a caution,’ she said, when she came out. ‘I don't understand you.’
A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.
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A yellow card.
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Verb
To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
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"Careful, Uwe," cautions my Venezuelan explorer friend, José Miguel Pérez, with a grim smile. "You're too big for us to carry back down."
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In its May 1965 issue, Life magazine condemned skateboards as a “menace to limb and even to life,” and cautioned readers about riders who “take over the paths made for peaceful strollers.”
To read someone their formal legal rights as part of a lawful arrest.
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They're under arrest. Caution them, will you?
To give a yellow card.
Noun
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
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a man of caution
a warning against certain acts
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a caveat against unfair practices
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
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he exercised caution in opening the door
he handled the vase with care
the trait of being circumspect and prudent
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Verb
warn strongly; put on guard
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