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noun ADJ. sensible, wise | adequate, proper, reasonable | necessary | elaborate | basic, simple You'll be quite safe if you observe certain basic precautions. | every We take every precaution to ensure that you have a comfortable journey. | extra, special | fire, safety, security VERB + PRECAUTION follow, observe, take PREP. as a ~ She had to stay in hospital overnight, just as a precaution. | ~ against a precaution against customers who try to leave without paying | ~ for Staff are expected to take reasonable precautions for their own safety. | ~ of I took the precaution of turning the water supply off first.
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precaution
verbs
take a precaution
• We had taken the precaution of turning the water off.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + precaution
a sensible/wise precaution
• Fitting window locks is a sensible precaution.
a simple precaution
• You can easily reduce the risk of theft by taking a few simple precautions.
a necessary precaution
• He justified his secrecy as a necessary precaution.
a reasonable precaution
• You must take all reasonable precautions to safeguard official property.
adequate/proper precautions
• Companies have a legal responsibility to take adequate precautions against fire.
basic/elementary precautions
• Your home could be at risk if you don't take some basic precautions.
elaborate precautions
(= a lot of detailed precautions )
• Elaborate precautions were taken to avoid disputes between the representatives.
a safety precaution
• Both areas were cordoned off as a safety precaution.
a security precaution
• The threat of terrorist attacks has prompted some elaborate security precautions.
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