precautionary

🇺🇸 /prɪˈkɔːʃəneri/ 🇬🇧 /prɪˈkɔːʃənəri/
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adjective
R

done to prevent harm or problems before they happen

The city issued a precautionary warning about the storm to keep people safe.

translation

adj. done to prevent harm or problems before they happen