Intermediate Emergencies & Problems

Precaution

/prɪˈkɔːʃən/ noun

Meaning

An action taken in advance to prevent a problem or reduce risk.

हिंदी मेंकिसी समस्या को रोकने या जोखिम कम करने के लिए पहले से की गई कार्रवाई।

Example Sentences

“Wear a mask as a precaution.”

एहतियात के तौर पर मास्क पहनें।

“They took extra precautions during the storm.”

तूफान के दौरान उन्होंने अतिरिक्त सावधानियां बरतीं।

⚠ Common Mistake

The common phrase is "take precautions" — a specific fixed collocation with "take", not "make" or "do".

Good to Know

Synonyms
safeguard
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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