"he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down" the trait of practicing caution in advance
A precaution is an action that is intended to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening. Could he not, just as a precaution, move to a place of safety? Extra safety precautions are essential in homes where older people live. something you do in order to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening (précaution, from , from praecavere )
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc ; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"