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caution (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “caution”

enkelvoud caution, meervoud cautions of ontelbaar
  1. voorzichtigheid
    Caution is required when you walk on the icy sidewalk.
  2. waarschuwing
    Before you start the hike, let me give you a word of caution.
  3. waarschuwing (in plaats van vervolging)
    The police officer gave him a caution instead of taking him to court for the minor offense.
  4. gele kaart
    The referee gave the player a caution for his dangerous tackle.

werkwoord “caution”

infinitief caution; hij cautions; verleden tijd cautioned; volt. deelw. cautioned; ger. cautioning
  1. waarschuwen
    The teacher cautioned the students to pay attention when crossing the busy street.
  2. waarschuwen (dat hun verklaring als bewijs kan worden gebruikt)
    The police officer cautioned the suspect, informing him that his statements could be used in court.
  3. waarschuwen (dat ze gestraft zullen worden bij herhaling)
    The judge decided to caution him for his first offense instead of giving him a harsher sentence.
  4. een gele kaart geven
    The referee cautioned the player for a dangerous tackle.