noun
- an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening
Examples
- As a precaution, she always locks her car doors.
- The school took extra precautions during the flu outbreak.
- Wearing a helmet is a simple precaution when riding a bike.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics as a precaution after surgery.
- Fire drills are an important safety precaution in all buildings.
- They decided to leave early as a precaution against the storm.