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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.
To safeguard something or someone means to protect them from being harmed, lost, or badly treated.
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.
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.
Safeguard definition: something that serves as a protection or defense or that ensures safety.. See examples of SAFEGUARD used in a sentence.
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.
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.
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.
