safeguard
Something that serves as a guard or protectionSomething that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
» Many safeguards have been put in place to prevent abuse.
Meaning
4 sensesSomething that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.
Sicherung, Schutz, Absicherung
гара́нтияgarántija
за́хистzáxyst, гара́нтіяharántija, запору́каzaporúka
One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
(obsolete)The monitor lizard.
Examples
14 sentencesMany safeguards have been put in place to prevent abuse.
They have improved safeguards and they are now better prepared than before.
We have safeguards in place.
I aim to safeguard my heart.
Legal age laws exist to safeguard minors.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English savegard, from Middle French sauvegarde, from Old French salve garde,From Middle English savegard, from Middle French sauvegarde, from Old French salve garde, sauve garde, reconstructed as safe + guard.
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Forms
plural: safeguards| Singular | safeguard |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.:precautionguard
- a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war:safe-conduct