warn

avvertire, mettere in guardia

Informare qualcuno di un pericolo o problema perché possa evitarlo o prepararsi.

In inglese semplice: To tell someone about a danger or problem so they can avoid it or prepare.

• Please warn me if you see smoke.
• The guide warned us about falling rocks.
• Doctors have warned against drinking the water.

Come si usa: warn someone about/of something (They warned us about the icy road.); warn someone not to do something (She warned me not to touch the hot pan.); warn that… (Experts warn that the storm could cause flooding.)

Sinonimi: alert, caution

Espressioni comuni: warn someone, warn of danger, warn about something, warn against something

ammonire, avvertire

Dire a qualcuno che il suo comportamento è inaccettabile e potrebbe essere punito.

In inglese semplice: To tell someone their behavior is unacceptable and may lead to punishment.

• I warned him to stop shouting.
• The referee warned both players about their behavior.
• She has already been warned twice for breaking the rules.

Come si usa: warn someone not to do something (The teacher warned us not to cheat.); warn someone that… (The manager warned him that another late arrival would cost him his job.)

Sinonimi: caution, admonish

Espressioni comuni: warn someone, warn someone again, warn against cheating

avvisare, informare

Informare qualcuno di qualcosa prima che accada, perché sappia cosa aspettarsi.

In inglese semplice: To tell someone about something before it happens, so they know what to expect.

• Warn me before you arrive.
• I warned him that the parcel would be huge.
• She had warned us about the extra guests.

Come si usa: warn someone that… (I warned her that we would arrive late.); warn someone about something (He warned us about his parents' planned visit.)

Sinonimi: tell, notify, inform

Espressioni comuni: warn someone beforehand, warn someone in advance, warn about something

convocare, citare

Comunicare ufficialmente a qualcuno che deve partecipare a una riunione o svolgere un compito.

In inglese semplice: To formally tell someone they must attend a meeting or carry out a duty.

• The sheriff warned him to appear in court.
• Members were warned to attend the council meeting.
• The notice warned each juror to report on Monday.

Come si usa: warn someone to do something (The officer warned him to appear before the court.); warn someone to a meeting (The clerk warned all members to the annual meeting.)

Sinonimi: summon, notify

Espressioni comuni: warn someone to attend, warn someone to appear