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- Dictionarysafeguard/ˈseɪfɡɑːd/
noun
- 1. a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable: "the charity called for tougher safeguards to protect Britain's remaining natural forests"
verb
- 1. protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure: "a framework which safeguards employees from exploitation"
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SAFEGUARD definition: 1. to protect something from harm: 2. to protect children or adults who could be hurt emotionally…. Learn more.
The meaning of SAFEGUARD is pass, safe-conduct. How to use safeguard in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Safeguard.
A safeguard is a defense or precaution. You could describe a flu shot as a safeguard against getting sick, for example. Safeguards protect against something negative, whether it's an attacking army invading a country or a boy you don't like much asking you to the prom.
Safeguard definition: something that serves as a protection or defense or that ensures safety.. See examples of SAFEGUARD used in a sentence.
a law, rule, or something that is done to protect someone or something from harm or damage: The disk has built-in safeguards to prevent certain errors. The industry has been criticized for not providing adequate safeguards against poisoning. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
To safeguard something or someone means to protect them from being harmed, lost, or badly treated.
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.
noun. /ˈseɪfɡɑːd/ /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/ safeguard (against something) something that is designed to protect people from harm, risk or danger. Stronger legal safeguards are needed to protect the consumer. The measures have been introduced as a safeguard against fraud. Extra Examples. Topics Danger c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
noun [ C ] uk / ˈseɪfɡɑːd / us. a law, rule, or system that protects people or things from being harmed or lost: The disk has built-in safeguards to prevent certain errors.
verb. /ˈseɪfɡɑːd/ /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/ [transitive, intransitive] (formal) Verb Forms. to protect something/somebody from loss, harm or damage; to keep something/somebody safe. safeguard something to safeguard a person’s interests. It is hoped that the order will safeguard jobs at the plant.
