precautionary
adj. C1 Advanced US //pɹɪˈkɔʃənɛɹi// UK //pɹɪkˈɔːʃənəɹi// pre·cau·tion·ary
adj. describing something you do to prevent a problem before it happens. You use this to talk about safety measures or careful planning.
adj. intended to prevent a problem or danger from occurring. Often used to describe measures taken in advance of a potential risk.
The company took several precautionary steps to protect the data.
Health officials issued a precautionary warning to the public after the water supply was contaminated.
The architect recommended several precautionary measures to ensure the building could withstand the extreme weather conditions expected in the region over the next decade.