safeguard

Definition of Safeguard in English :

Noun

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

Example Sentences:
'he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution'
'an insurance policy is a good safeguard'
'we let our guard down'

2. safe-conduct, safeguard

a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

safe-conduct

Verb

3. safeguard

make safe

4. safeguard

escort safely

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Safeguard

see synonyms of safeguard

noun

1.

a person or thing that ensures protection against danger, damage, injury, etc

2.

a document authorizing safe-conduct

verb

3. (transitive)

to defend or protect

Safeguard

see synonyms of safeguard

noun

1.

any person or thing that protects or guards against loss or injury

; specif.,

a.

a precaution or protective stipulation

b.

a permit or pass allowing safe passage

c. Rare

a convoy or guard

d.

a safety device, as on machinery

verb transitive

2.

to protect or guard

Safeguard

see synonyms of safeguard

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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