LEARNit Dictionary

caution

noun
C1+
1
C1+
care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; the fact of not taking any risks
احتیاط, دقت, ملاحظه
2
a warning that is given by the police to somebody who has committed a crime that is not too serious
اخطار, هشدار
As a first offender, she got off with a caution.
They let her off with a caution.
3
a warning or a piece of advice about a possible danger or risk
احتیاط, هشدار, آگاهی از خطر
a word/note of caution
Some cautions must be mentioned—for example good tools are essential to do the job well.
verb
1
to warn somebody about the possible dangers or problems of something
هشدار دادن, اخطار کردن
2
to warn somebody officially that anything they say may be used as evidence against them in court
اخطار دادن, هشدار دادن
Suspects must be cautioned before any questions are asked.
3
to warn somebody officially that they will be punished if they do something wrong or illegal again
اخطار دادن, هشدار قانونی دادن
She wasn't sent to the juvenile court; instead she was cautioned.