verb phrase · formal
take preventive measures
UK/teɪk prɪˈvɛntɪv ˈmɛʒəz/US/teɪk prɪˈvɛntɪv ˈmɛʒərz/take pre·VEN·tive MEA·sures
to do actions that prevent problems or illness from happening
Examples
“To control the outbreak, authorities must take preventive measures.”
“Wearing masks and washing hands are simple preventive measures.”
“Schools took preventive measures to protect students during flu season.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public health officials recommended taking preventive measures early to avoid a larger crisis.”
Collocations
- take preventive measures against infection
- take immediate preventive measures
Word family
Common mistakes
do preventive measures→take preventive measures
preventive measure→preventive measures
Say it for a higher band
5do preventive measures→6take precautions→7+take preventive measures
Synonyms
take precautions
Easily confused
take precautions
“Travelers should take precautions when visiting remote areas.”
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