Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with precaution in American Collocation
precaution
noun
countable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
sensible
This may be a wise precaution under certain conditions.
good enough
The judge found that the company failed to take reasonable precautions against the risk of accident.
usual or basic
Too many people do not follow simple precautions to protect their property.
strict
Elaborate precautions are taken to ensure that there is no fraud of any kind.
additional
Police are urging residents to take extra security precautions following a spate of burglaries.
of a particular type
Legislation requires that adequate fire precautions are in place.
take precautions
The best way to keep yourself safe when you’re out is to take sensible precautions.
put precautions in place
He instituted air-raid precautions including a black-out of London.
describe precautions
This Code outlines sensible precautions for those visiting the countryside.
require precaution
This task may require additional precautions such as the wearing of gloves.
advise precaution
The guidelines recommend precautions for avoiding static electricity problems.
ignore precautions
Target-obsessed executives have neglected elementary precautions in order to maximise output.