1. warning someone about a danger or problem
Usage: present participle of ‘caution’

1. the act of giving a warning or advice about potential danger
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The teacher was cautioning students about the upcoming test.
• Police officers were cautioning drivers to slow down in the construction zone.
• She kept cautioning her children not to talk to strangers.
• The doctor was cautioning patients about the side effects of the medication.
• His cautioning came too late to prevent the accident.
• The cautioning of new employees about safety procedures is mandatory.