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Common collocations with precaution in American Collocation

precaution noun countable

US /prɪˈkɔʃ(ə)n/

sensible

common-sense
prudent
sensible
wise

This may be a wise precaution under certain conditions.

good enough

adequate
appropriate
necessary
proper
reasonable
suitable

The judge found that the company failed to take reasonable precautions against the risk of accident.

usual or basic

basic
elementary
simple
usual

Too many people do not follow simple precautions to protect their property.

strict

elaborate
strict
stringent

Elaborate precautions are taken to ensure that there is no fraud of any kind.

additional

added
additional
extra
special

Police are urging residents to take extra security precautions following a spate of burglaries.

of a particular type

fire
hygiene
safety
sanitary
security

Legislation requires that adequate fire precautions are in place.

take precautions

adopt
exercise
follow
observe
take

The best way to keep yourself safe when you’re out is to take sensible precautions.

put precautions in place

implement
institute
put in place

He instituted air-raid precautions including a black-out of London.

describe precautions

detail
outline

This Code outlines sensible precautions for those visiting the countryside.

require precaution

need
require

This task may require additional precautions such as the wearing of gloves.

advise precaution

advise
recommend

The guidelines recommend precautions for avoiding static electricity problems.

ignore precautions

neglect

Target-obsessed executives have neglected elementary precautions in order to maximise output.