caution
1 of 2verb/ˈkɔʃən/
Forms:cautions,cautioning,cautioned,cautioned
1
to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous
C1transitive- The doctor cautioned the patient about the potential side effects of the medication.
- The teacher cautions the students to be careful during the experiment.
- The police officer will caution drivers about the upcoming road closure.
- The financial advisor is cautioning investors about market volatility.
- The parent was cautioning the child not to wander too far from the playground.