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3 VERB [usu passive] If someone who has broken the law is cautioned by the police, they are warned that if they break the law again official action will be taken against them. [BRIT ] □ [be V -ed] The two men were cautioned but police say they will not be charged. ● N‑COUNT Caution is also a noun. □  Liam was eventually let off with a caution.

4 VERB [usu passive] If someone who has been arrested is cautioned , the police warn them that anything they say may be used as evidence in a trial. [BRIT ] □ [be V -ed] Nobody was cautioned after arrest.

5 PHRASE If you throw caution to the wind , you behave in a way that is not considered sensible or careful. □  I threw caution to the wind and rode as fast as I could.

6to err on the side of caution → see err

cau|tion|ary /kɔː ʃənri, [AM ] -neri/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] A cautionary story or a cautionary note to a story is one that is intended to give a warning to people. □  An editorial in The Times sounds a cautionary note.

cau|tious ◆◇◇ /kɔː ʃəs/

1 ADJ Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger. □ [+ about ] The scientists are cautious about using enzyme therapy on humans. □  He is a very cautious man. ●  cau|tious|ly ADV [usu ADV with v, oft ADV adj] □  David moved cautiously forward and looked over the edge. □  Cautiously, he moved himself into an upright position.

2 ADJ If you describe someone's attitude or reaction as cautious , you mean that it is limited or careful. □  He has been seen as a champion of a more cautious approach to economic reform. ●  cau|tious|ly ADV [usu ADV adj, oft ADV with v] □  Cook was cautiously optimistic that he would finally solve the problem. □  Rebel sources have so far reacted cautiously to the threat. SYNONYMS cautious ADJ 2

careful:Pupils will need careful guidance on their choice of options.

wary:They were very wary about giving him a contract.

prudent:It is always prudent to start any exercise programme gradually at first.

circumspect:The banks should have been more circumspect in their dealings.

cav|al|cade /kæ v ^ə lke I d/ (cavalcades ) N‑COUNT A cavalcade is a procession of people on horses or in cars or carriages. □ [+ of ] …a cavalcade of limousines and police motorcycles.

cava|lier /kæ vəl I ə ^r / ADJ If you describe a person or their behaviour as cavalier , you are criticizing them because you think that they do not consider other people's feelings or take account of the seriousness of a situation. [DISAPPROVAL ] □  The Editor takes a cavalier attitude to the concept of fact checking.

cav|al|ry /kæ v ^ə lri/

1 N‑SING The cavalry is the part of an army that uses armoured vehicles for fighting. □  …the U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry Division.

2 N‑SING The cavalry is the group of soldiers in an army who ride horses. □  …a young cavalry officer.

cav|al|ry|man /kæ v ^ə lrimæn/ (cavalrymen ) N‑COUNT A cavalryman is a soldier who is in the cavalry, especially one who rides a horse.

cave ◆◇◇ /ke I v/ (caves , caving , caved ) N‑COUNT A cave is a large hole in the side of a cliff or hill, or one that is under the ground. □  …a cave more than 1,000 feet deep.

▸  cave in

1 PHRASAL VERB If something such as a roof or a ceiling caves in , it collapses inwards. □ [V P ] Part of the roof has caved in.