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Vorkehrung
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German
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pre·cau·tion [prɪˈkɔ:ʃən, Am esp -ˈkɑ:-] N
1. precaution (to prevent sth):
precaution
Vorkehrung f <-, -en>
fire precautions
Brandschutzmaßnahmen pl
to take the precaution of doing sth
etw sicherheitshalber [o. vorsichtshalber] tun
to take precautions [against sth]
[Sicherheits]vorkehrungen [gegen etw acc] treffen
as a precaution
sicherheitshalber
as a precaution
vorsichtshalber
as a precaution
zur Vorsicht
as a precaution against sth
als Vorsorgemaßnahme [o. Vorsichtsmaßnahme] gegen etw acc
2. precaution euph:
precautions pl
Verhütungsmittel <-s, -> pl
to take precautions
verhüten
se·ˈcu·rity meas·ure, se·ˈcu·rity pre·cau·tion N
security measure
Sicherheitsmaßnahme f <-, -n>
German
German
English
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Sicherheitsvorkehrung
security [or safety] precaution
Vorkehr
precaution
Schutzmaßnahme vor +dat gegen +acc
precaution against
Vorkehrung
precaution
Vorsichtsmaßnahme
precaution
vorsorglich
as a precaution
vorsichtshalber
as a precaution
sich acc vorbeugend impfen lassen
to be vaccinated as a precaution
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valid precaution
sinnvolle Vorsichtsmaßnahme
to take the precaution of doing sth
etw sicherheitshalber [o. vorsichtshalber] tun
as a precaution
sicherheitshalber
as a precaution
vorsichtshalber
as a precaution
zur Vorsicht
Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)
He was charged with not having valid travel documents.
en.wikipedia.org
Transfers are valid for 90 minutes after the last scheduled stop on the current run of the route where it was issued.
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Of course, this play is not valid as it leaves a that can not be combined with any other combination on the table.
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The derivation from the reaction rate expressions is no longer considered to be valid.
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If the non-bluing, non-hallucinogenic species in the study were to be segregated, it would have left the hallucinogenic clade without a valid name.
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Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)
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Nevertheless, DSM recommends that the user shall make a data backup prior to any installation and to take adequate precautions for the event that the software, in particular the driver, does not operate properly in whole or in part.
www.dsm-computer.de
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Dennoch empfiehlt die DSM vor jeglicher Installation eine Datensicherung vorzunehmen und angemessene Vorkehrungen für den Fall zu treffen, dass die Software, insbesondere Treiber, ganz oder teilweise nicht ordnungsgemäß arbeitet.
www.dsm-computer.de
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If the worst case occurs despite these precautions, you can use a mobile telephone to get help quickly.
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www.oberoesterreich.at
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Sollte trotz dieser Vorkehrung doch der Fall der Fälle eintreten, kann mit dem Mobiltelefon rasch Hilfe geholt werden.
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www.oberoesterreich.at
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The library is not liabe for damage inflicted on the files and data carriers of the user by any undetected virus programmes which occur despite the precautions taken.
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bibliothek.htw-berlin.de
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Die Bibliothek haftet nicht für Schäden, die trotz dieser Vorkehrungen an Dateien und Datenträgern des Benutzers durch nichterkannte Virenprogramme entstehen.
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bibliothek.htw-berlin.de
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Should your product have defects in spite of these precautions, contact your appropriate sporting goods dealer with your warranty claims ( legal warranty period as of 2009:
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www.uvex-sports.de
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Sollte Ihr Produkt trotz dieser Vorkehrungen Mängel aufweisen, wenden Sie sich bitte mit Gewährleistungsansprüchen ( gesetzliche Garantiefrist Stand 2009:
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www.uvex-sports.de
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While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, VisitSweden accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or subsequent changes.
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www.visitsweden.com
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Obwohl alle Vorkehrungen getroffen worden, um die Richtigkeit der Informationen in dieser Veröffentlichung sicherzustellen, übernimmt VisitSweden keine Verantwortung für Fehler, Lücken oder nachträgliche Änderungen.
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www.visitsweden.com

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