Examples of “caution” in a Sentence

noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.

• Handle the glassware with caution, because it breaks very easily.
• Investors were urged to show caution before putting money into the scheme.
• Proceed with caution — the road is icy ahead.

noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).

• Officers gave the teenager a caution and sent him home.
• A caution can still show up on some background checks.
• He received a police caution for the minor shoplifting incident.

verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.

• The guide cautioned us not to swim near the rocks.
• Experts have cautioned that prices may rise again next winter.
• The doctor cautioned her against skipping her medication.