verb To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially: To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
We waved a flag to warn the oncoming traffic about the accident.
verb To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
We waved a flag to warn the oncoming traffic about the accident.
verb To notify or inform (someone, about something).
I warned him he'd be getting a huge box of birthday presents from me.
verb To summon (someone) to or inform of a formal meeting or duty.
The sheriff warned her to appear in court.
verb To make a sound (e.g. clicking or whirring) indicating that it is about to strike or chime (an hour).
verb To caution or admonish (someone) against unwise or unacceptable behaviour.
He was warned against crossing the railway tracks at night.