precaution
/prɪˈkɔʃən/
noun
- An action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.
- The company installed fire alarms as a safety precaution.
- Taking the precaution of locking your doors can prevent burglaries.
- As a precaution, she always wears a helmet when riding her bike.
Synonyms
Antonyms