precautionary (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /prɪˈkɔːʃənəri/
Definition
Done or taken as a measure to prevent something undesirable from happening.
Examples
The airline took precautionary measures to ensure passenger safety.
A precautionary statement was issued to warn residents about the potential flood.
He always carried a first-aid kit as a precautionary step on hiking trips.
How to Use precautionary
- precautionary measure (collocation)
- An action taken in advance to prevent something bad from happening. — "Wearing a helmet is a precautionary measure for cyclists."
- precautionary principle (collocation)
- The idea that if an action might cause harm, it should not be done, even if there is no proof that it is harmful. — "Environmental policy often relies on the precautionary principle."
- precautionary step (collocation)
- An action taken beforehand to avoid a risk or problem. — "As a precautionary step, they decided to evacuate the building."
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