caution
🇺🇸
/ˈkɔːʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɔːʃn/
noun
C1
being careful to avoid danger or mistakes
Use caution when crossing the street.
R
a police warning for a minor crime
He received a caution instead of a fine.
R
a warning about possible danger
The sign shows caution for wet floors.
verb
R
to warn someone about dangers
I caution you to be careful.
R
to warn that words may be used in court
Police must caution suspects before questioning.
R
to warn about punishment for repeating a crime
She was cautioned for speeding.
translation
being careful to avoid danger or mistakes; a police warning for a minor crime; a warning about possible danger
to warn someone about dangers; to warn that words may be used in court; to warn about punishment for repeating a crime
Word Forms
3rd Present
cautions
Past
cautioned
Perfect
cautioned
Progressive
cautioning
Plural
cautions