Önlem

Önlem is a Turkish noun meaning a precaution, preventive measure, or action taken to prevent danger, harm, or loss. It refers to concrete steps, policies, or procedures intended to reduce risk. In everyday language, önlemler can be used in safety, health, security, and administrative contexts.

The word derives from ön- meaning "front" or "before" and from the verb önlemek (to prevent). Thus, an önlem is a measure designed to prevent a possible negative outcome.

Önlemler are used across many domains. In public safety and emergency planning, authorities may implement fire or evacuation önlemleri; in healthcare, vaccination or hygiene önlemleri; in business, risk management önlemleri; in information security, access controls and data backups are described as önlemler. The expression önlem almak means "to take precautions" or "to implement preventive measures."

Common synonyms include tedbir and güvenlik önlemleri; while tedbir can have a broader sense of precaution, önlem emphasizes concrete steps or instruments. See also tedbir, güvenlik, risk yönetimi.