encourage caution
[en-KER-ij KAW-shun]
verb phrase
encorajar cautela / incentivar prudência
1. to promote or support careful and prudent behavior; to advise someone to be wary or careful in their actions
The doctor encouraged caution when using the new medication.
O médico encorajou cautela ao usar o novo medicamento.
2. to create an environment or provide incentives that lead to careful decision-making
Safety regulations encourage caution among workers on construction sites.
Os regulamentos de segurança encorajam prudência entre os trabalhadores em canteiros de obras.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, medical, and legal contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it reflects a growing emphasis on workplace safety and risk management in corporate environments. In the USA, it is particularly prevalent in healthcare, insurance, and legal advisory discussions.
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