careful with

language: en

definitions

  1. To handle or treat a physical object or substance with caution to prevent damage, breakage, or waste.
    en: To handle or treat a physical object or substance with caution to prevent damage, breakage, or waste.
  2. To speak or act with restraint and consideration to avoid causing offense, misunderstanding, or emotional distress.
    en: To speak or act with restraint and consideration to avoid causing offense, misunderstanding, or emotional distress.
  3. To manage resources, time, or opportunities prudently to avoid unnecessary loss, depletion, or risk.
    en: To manage resources, time, or opportunities prudently to avoid unnecessary loss, depletion, or risk.
  4. To interact with a person cautiously due to their temperament, authority, or potential reaction.
    en: To interact with a person cautiously due to their temperament, authority, or potential reaction.

examples

  1. Please be careful with the antique vase; it is extremely fragile.

    Please be careful with the antique vase; it is extremely fragile.

  2. With Baochai, Baoyu felt he had to be more careful with his words.

    With Baochai, Baoyu felt he had to be more careful with his words.

  3. You need to be careful with your savings until you secure a steady income.

    You need to be careful with your savings until you secure a steady income.

  4. The new manager is strict, so everyone has to be careful with him during meetings.

    The new manager is strict, so everyone has to be careful with him during meetings.