1 [intransitive and transitive] to warn someone that something might be dangerous, difficult etc
caution (somebody) against something
Business leaders are cautioning against hasty action that would hamper flexibility.
Business leaders are cautioning against hasty action that would hamper flexibility. caution (somebody) that
Officials were quick to caution that these remarks did not mean an end to the peace process.
Officials were quick to caution that these remarks did not mean an end to the peace process.2 [transitive] British EnglishSCL
a) to warn someone officially that the next time they do something illegal they will be punished
b) to warn someone officially that what they say to a police officer may be used as evidence in a court of law

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