Collocations for precaution - noun
ADJECTIVE
sensible,
wise
adequate, appropriate, proper, reasonable
necessary
Condoms are a necessary precaution.
adequate, appropriate, proper, reasonable
necessary
Condoms are a necessary precaution.
elaborate,
great
the need to take great precautions to protect sources
the need to take great precautions to protect sources
basic,
normal,
simple,
standard
You'll be safe if you observe certain basic precautions.
You'll be safe if you observe certain basic precautions.
every
We take every precaution to ensure your safety.
We take every precaution to ensure your safety.
added,
additional,
extra,
special
fire, safety, security
fire, safety, security
VERB + precaution
follow,
observe,
take,
use
Remember to use all necessary safety precautions.
Remember to use all necessary safety precautions.
PREPOSITION
as a precaution
She had to stay in hospital overnight, just as a precaution.
She had to stay in hospital overnight, just as a precaution.
precaution against
a precaution against customers who try to leave without paying
a precaution against customers who try to leave without paying
precaution for
Staff are expected to take reasonable precautions for their own safety.
Staff are expected to take reasonable precautions for their own safety.
precaution of
I took the precaution of turning the water supply off first.
I took the precaution of turning the water supply off first.