English-Estonian translations for caution

• hoiatama
  Samas tunnen ma, et pean teid hoiatama. However, I feel obliged to urge a note of caution.
  Serbia ja Kosovo draama peaks meid hoiatama rutakate otsuste tegemise eest. The drama of Serbia and Kosovo should caution us against taking hasty decisions.

Definition of caution

• Precept or warning against evil or danger of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction; prudence in regard to danger; provident care
• A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided
• Security; guaranty; bail
• One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour
• A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases
• To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted

Examples

• The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging.
• Oh, that boy, hes a caution! He does make me laugh.

Related words

• precautionary
• cautionary
• precaution
• precautions
• precautionarily
• precautionally
• caution - slippery when wet
• precautionary landing
• cautionary tale