pre·cau·tion 
/prɪˈkɑ:ʃən/ noun
plural pre·cau·tions /prɪˈkɑ:ʃən/ noun [count] : something that is done to prevent possible harm or trouble from happening in the future
▪ Be sure to follow the usual safety precautions when cooking outdoors. ▪ When driving, she always wears her seatbelt as a precaution. ▪ Every home owner should take precautions against fire. ▪ She took the precaution of packing extra medicine for the trip.
▪ Be sure to follow the usual safety precautions when cooking outdoors. ▪ When driving, she always wears her seatbelt as a precaution. ▪ Every home owner should take precautions against fire. ▪ She took the precaution of packing extra medicine for the trip.
— pre·cau·tion·ary /prɪˈkɑ:ʃəˌneri, Brit prɪˈkɔ:ʃənri/ adjective
▪ The beaches were closed as a precautionary measure.
/prɪˈkɑ:ʃəˌneri, Brit prɪˈkɔ:ʃənri/ adjective ▪ The beaches were closed as a precautionary measure.
