to start acting in a risky way without caring about its consequences
to consider all the possible outcomes of one's action before doing it
constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.
to be prepared to handle things properly in case of danger or unpleasant events
to be extra cautious about how one behaves or talks to avoid making someone offended or upset
to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe
to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat
to decide not to deal with a problem directly out of the fear that it may make things worse
to pay close attention to how to talk to someone or behave toward them because they can become offended or upset easily
to stop being involved with a person or thing that might cause problems for one
to closely examine or assess the condition of something, particularly a vehicle or machinery
to support both sides in a competition or conflict in order to protect oneself against loss