Warn off
verb
To tell someone not to go somewhere or to stay away from someone or something for their own safety.
The police officer warned off pedestrians from the damaged bridge.
Often appears as...
- warn off from danger
- warn off trespassers
verb
In horse racing, to disqualify a horse from participating in a race.
The racehorse was warned off for erratic behavior.
verb
To advise or inform someone so they avoid a danger or problem.
The weather forecast warned off hikers due to the incoming storm.
Often appears as...
- warn off potential victims
- warn off investors
verb
To tell someone not to go somewhere or to stay away from someone or something for their own safety.
The police officer warned off pedestrians from the damaged bridge.
Often appears as...
- warn off from danger
- warn off trespassers
verb
In horse racing, to disqualify a horse from participating in a race.
The racehorse was warned off for erratic behavior.
verb
To advise or inform someone so they avoid a danger or problem.
The weather forecast warned off hikers due to the incoming storm.
Often appears as...
- warn off potential victims
- warn off investors
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Warning
Used when someone's well-being could be at risk, and you want to prevent harm.
Signs were posted to warn off swimmers from the rough sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Often uttered by someone in charge or with responsibility, like a parent or official.
The lifeguard warned off the kids from getting too close to the deep end.
Pro Tip 3/3Property Boundaries
Use this when mentioning someone should not enter a private area or property.
The farmer warned off hikers from wandering onto his land.
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Warning
Used when someone's well-being could be at risk, and you want to prevent harm.
Signs were posted to warn off swimmers from the rough sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Often uttered by someone in charge or with responsibility, like a parent or official.
The lifeguard warned off the kids from getting too close to the deep end.
Pro Tip 3/3Property Boundaries
Use this when mentioning someone should not enter a private area or property.
The farmer warned off hikers from wandering onto his land.
Pro Tip 1/3Safety Warning
Used when someone's well-being could be at risk, and you want to prevent harm.
Signs were posted to warn off swimmers from the rough sea.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Often uttered by someone in charge or with responsibility, like a parent or official.
The lifeguard warned off the kids from getting too close to the deep end.
Pro Tip 3/3Property Boundaries
Use this when mentioning someone should not enter a private area or property.
The farmer warned off hikers from wandering onto his land.
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