precaution
Pronunciation:
/pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/noun
Definitions
Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good
Example: his life was saved by precaution
A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
Example: to take precautions against risks of accident
verb
Definitions
To warn or caution beforehand.
To take precaution against.