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safe·guard
(sāf′gärd′)n.
Something that provides protection against attack, loss, or injury, as:
a. A precautionary measure: The doctor prescribed antibiotics as a safeguard against infection.
b. A mechanical device designed to prevent accidents or injury.
c. A protective stipulation, as in a contract.
d. A safe-conduct.
tr.v. safe·guard·ed, safe·guard·ing, safe·guards
To ensure the safety or integrity of; protect or preserve: a strategy to safeguard the country from attack; investments that can help safeguard one's savings. See Synonyms at defend.
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safeguard
(ˈseɪfˌɡɑːd)n
1. a person or thing that ensures protection against danger, damage, injury, etc
2. a document authorizing safe-conduct
vb
(tr) to defend or protect
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safe•guard
(ˈseɪfˌgɑrd)n.
1. something that serves as a protection or defense.
2. a permit for safe passage.
3. a guard or convoy.
4. a mechanical device for ensuring safety.
v.t. 5. to guard; protect; secure.
[1325–75; Middle English savegarde (n.) safe conduct < Middle French salvegarde, sauvegarde. See safe, guard]
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Safeguard
of porters: company of porters, 1486.Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
safeguard
Past participle: safeguarded
Gerund: safeguarding
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Noun | 1. | ![]() measure, step - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime" backstop - a precaution in case of an emergency; "he acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong" security measures, security - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" |
2. | safeguard - a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war | |
Verb | 1. | safeguard - make safe protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain" |
2. | safeguard - escort safely escort - accompany as an escort; "She asked her older brother to escort her to the ball" |
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safeguard
verb
1. protect, guard, defend, save, screen, secure, preserve, look after, shield, watch over, keep safe international action to safeguard the ozone layer
noun
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safeguard
nounThe act or a means of defending:
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Translations
حَرَس، وِقايَهيَحْمي، يَحْرُس
ochránitzáruka
beskyttebeskyttelsesikkerhedsikreværn
vernd, öryggisráîstöfunvernda
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safe1
(seif) adjective1. (negative unsafe) protected, or free (from danger etc). The children are safe from danger in the garden.
2. providing good protection. You should keep your money in a safe place.
3. unharmed. The missing child has been found safe and well.
4. not likely to cause harm. These pills are safe for children.
5. (of a person) reliable. a safe driver; He's a very fast driver but he's safe enough.
ˈsafeness nounˈsafely adverb
without harm or risk. He got home safely.
ˈsafety noun the state of being safe. I worry about the children's safety on these busy roads; a place of safety; (also adjective) safety goggles; safety helmet.
ˈsafeguard noun anything that gives security or protection. a safeguard against burglary.
verb to protect. Put a good lock on your door to safeguard your property.
ˈsafety-belt noun a fixed belt in a car or aircraft used to keep a passenger from being thrown out of the seat in an accident, crash etc.
safety lamp a type of lamp used in mines that does not set fire to any inflammable gases there.
ˈsafety measures noun pluralThey took safety measures to prevent another accident
ˈsafety-pin noun a pin that has a cover over its point when it is closed.
safety valve a valve eg on a pressure cooker that opens if the pressure of the steam in it becomes too great.
be on the safe side to avoid risk or danger. I'll lock the door just to be on the safe side.
safe and sound unharmed. He returned safe and sound.
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