caution

US /ˈkɔʃən/

UK /'kɔ:ʃn/

B1

noun

  • Quality of being cautious; avoiding risk, danger
  • Warning given by police for breaking traffic rules
  • A warning about a possible danger

verb

  • To give someone a warning about a possible danger

Examples

They let her off with a caution.

I would just like to add a word of caution.