yellow card
A 'yellow card' typically signifies a warning or caution in various contexts, most notably in sports and medicine.
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Definition
B2Sports
(technical)A cautionary card shown to a player by the referee for a minor rule violation, indicating a warning.
Example
- The referee issued a yellow card for the reckless tackle.
- Receiving two yellow cards in a match results in a red card and ejection from the game.
C1Medicine
(technical, UK)A system used to report adverse reactions to medications, helping monitor drug safety.
Example
- Doctors use the yellow card system to report any unexpected side effects of new medications.
B2General
(metaphorical)A formal warning or caution issued for inappropriate or unacceptable behavior.
Example
- The manager gave him a yellow card for his repeated tardiness.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "yellow card":
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