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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExercise caution
/ˈɛk.sər.saɪz ˈkɔː.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To behave with care and practical wisdom in order to avoid potential risks or dangers.
"Drivers are advised to exercise caution due to the icy road conditions." - 2
To act prudently and thoughtfully when making decisions under uncertain circumstances.
"Investors should exercise caution before committing funds to volatile emerging markets."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The verb 'exercise' derives from the Latin 'exercere', meaning to drive forth, keep busy, or practice, coming into Middle English via Old French. 'Caution' stems from the Latin 'cautionem', meaning security, bail, or wariness. Combined, the phrase emerged in early modern usage to describe the active deployment of vigilance and prudence.
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faire preuve de prudence
Transliteration: fɛʁ pʁœvdə pʁydɑ̃s
"Il faut faire preuve de prudence lors de la signature de ce contrat."
Vorsicht walten lassen
Transliteration: ˈfoːɐ̯zɪçt ˈvaltən ˈlasən
"Man sollte bei dieser Investition Vorsicht walten lassen."
usare cautela
Transliteration: uˈzare kauˈtela
"È importante usare cautela quando si cammina sul ghiaccio."
extremar la precaución
Transliteration: eɣstɾeˈmaɾ la pɾekauˈsjon
"Se recomienda extremar la precaución en las carreteras debido a la niebla."
exercer cautela
Transliteration: eɡzeʁˈseɾ kawˈtɛlɐ
"Devemos exercer cautela ao lidar com informações não verificadas."
सावधानी बरतना
Transliteration: savadhani baratna
"खराब मौसम में गाड़ी चलाते समय सावधानी बरतनी चाहिए।"
谨慎行事
Transliteration: jǐn shèn xíng shì
"在做这个决定之前，我们必须谨慎行事。"
주의를 기울이다
Transliteration: juuireul giurida
"이 계약을 체결할 때는 각별한 주의를 기울여야 합니다."
慎重を期する
Transliteration: shinchō o kisuru
"この重要な交渉においては慎重を期する必要がある。"
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