precautionary
1Precautionary — Pre*cau tion*a*ry, a. Of or pertaining to precaution, or precautions; as, precautionary signals. [1913 Webster] …
2precautionary — UK US /prɪˈkɔːʃənəri/ US /prɪˈkɔːʃəneri/ adjective ► done or used to try and protect a person or thing from something dangerous or harmful: »As a precautionary measure, she moved her money to another account …
3precautionary — index circumspect, noncommittal, preparatory, preventive, provident (showing foresight), prudent, solid (sound) …
4precautionary — (adj.) 1720, from PRECAUTION (Cf. precaution) + ARY (Cf. ary) …
5precautionary — /pri kaw sheuh ner ee/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by precaution: precautionary measures. 2. expressing or advising precaution: precautionary warnings against possible tornadoes. Also, precautional. [1740 50; PRECAUTION + ARY] *… …
6precautionary — pre|cau|tion|ar|y [ prı kɔʃn,eri ] adjective done or used for protection against possible harm or trouble: He was taken to the hospital for a precautionary examination. a precautionary step/measure/action …
7precautionary — [[t]prɪkɔ͟ːʃənri, AM neri[/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n Precautionary actions are taken in order to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening. [FORMAL] The local administration says the curfew is a precautionary measure …
8precautionary — adjective precautionary measures/steps etc things that you do in order to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening: The ward will be closed for a week as a precautionary measure. precede /prI si:d/ verb (T) formal 1 to happen or… …
9precautionary — UK [prɪˈkɔːʃ(ə)n(ə)rɪ] / US [prɪˈkɔʃ(ə)nˌerɪ] adjective done or used for protection against possible harm or trouble He was taken to hospital for a precautionary examination. a precautionary step/measure …
10precautionary — adjective taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure gave precautionary advice I would take precautionary steps to keep him away • Syn: ↑precautional • Similar to: ↑preventive, ↑preventative …