Collocations for precaution - noun
ADJ.
sensible, wise | adequate, proper, reasonable | necessary | elaborate | basic, simple
You''ll be quite safe if you observe certain basic precautions.
You''ll be quite safe if you observe certain basic precautions.
every
We take every precaution to ensure that you have a comfortable journey.
We take every precaution to ensure that you have a comfortable journey.
extra, special | fire, safety, security
VERB + PRECAUTION
follow, observe, take
PREP.
as a ~
She had to stay in hospital overnight, just as a precaution.
She had to stay in hospital overnight, just as a precaution.
~ against
a precaution against customers who try to leave without paying
a precaution against customers who try to leave without paying
~ for
Staff are expected to take reasonable precautions for their own safety.
Staff are expected to take reasonable precautions for their own safety.
~ of
I took the precaution of turning the water supply off first.
I took the precaution of turning the water supply off first.