warn away

warn (one) away (from someone or something)

To caution one to leave or not to come near someone or something. The first noun or pronoun can also come after "away." Police had to warn people away from the wild bear, as they kept wanting to get close enough to take a photo. The government put up a sign warning away any potential hikers. My parents tied to warn me away from him, but I just found him too irresistible.See also: away, someone, warn

warn away

v. To notify someone to go or stay away: The guide warned the tourists away from the edge of the cliff. The sign warned away trespassers.See also: away, warn