Caution (noun)
Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care
Caution (noun)
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided
Caution (noun)
Security; guaranty; bail.
Caution (noun)
One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.
“Oh, that boy, he’s a caution! He does make me laugh.”
Caution (noun)
A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.
Caution (noun)
A yellow card.
Caution (verb)
To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.
Caution (verb)
To give a yellow card
Caution (noun)
care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
“anyone receiving a suspect package should exercise extreme caution”
Caution (noun)
an official or legal warning given to someone who has committed a minor offence but has not been charged, to the effect that further action will be taken if they commit another such offence
“they let him off with a caution”
Caution (noun)
warning
“business advisers have sounded a note of caution”
Caution (noun)
an amusing or surprising person
“‘You’re a caution, you are,’ she said”
Caution (verb)
say something as a warning
“‘Be careful now,’ he cautioned”
“the Chancellor cautioned that economic uncertainties remained”
Caution (verb)
warn or advise against (doing something)
“advisers have cautioned against tax increases”
Caution (verb)
issue an official or legal warning to
“he was cautioned for possessing drugs”
Caution (verb)
(of a police officer) advise (someone) of their legal rights when arresting them
“having cautioned her, the police were ready to take her away for questioning”