Safeguard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Safeguard is a noun meaning Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
Meaning
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
More Meanings
- One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
- A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
- To protect, to keep safe.
- (UK, Ireland, by extension) To implement safeguarding.
- To escort safely.
- (obsolete) The monitor lizard.
Example Sentences
the inheritance of their loves and safeguard
Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.
Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.
She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.
Word Forms
- safeguards
- safeguarding
- safeguarded
Synonyms for safeguard
Depending on context, synonyms include precaution.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include precaution, safekeeping, protection, protect, protective, defend.
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