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View usage for: (seɪfgɑːʳd) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense safeguards, present participle safeguarding, past tense, past participle safeguarded1. verbTo safeguard something or someone means to protect them from being harmed, lost, or badly treated. [formal] They will press for international action to safeguard the ozone layer. [VERB noun] The interests of minorities will have to be safeguarded under a new constitution. [VERB noun] ...new guidelines to safeguard bill payers from future price rises. [VERB noun + from] Synonyms: protect, guard, defend, save More Synonyms of safeguard 2. countable nounA safeguard is a law, rule, or measure intended to prevent someone or something from being harmed. Many people took second jobs as a safeguard against unemployment. [+ against] A system like ours lacks adequate safeguards for civil liberties. Synonyms: protection, security, defence, guard More Synonyms of safeguard safeguard in British English (ˈseɪfˌɡɑːd) noun1. a person or thing that ensures protection against danger, damage, injury, etc 2. a document authorizing safe-conduct verb3. (transitive) to defend or protect safeguard in American English (seɪfˌgɑrd) noun1. 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 Word origin ME saufgarde < MFr sauvegarde: see save 1 & guard Examples of 'safeguard' in a sentencesafeguard In other languagessafeguard British English: safeguard VERB To safeguard something or someone means to protect them from being harmed, lost, or badly treated. They will press for international action to safeguard the ozone layer. - American English: safeguard
- Brazilian Portuguese: proteger
- Chinese: 保护
- European Spanish: proteger
- French: protéger
- German: schützen
- Italian: salvaguardare
- Japanese: 保護する
- Korean: 보호하다
- European Portuguese: proteger
- Latin American Spanish: proteger
British English: safeguard NOUN A safeguard is a law, rule, or measure intended to prevent someone or something from being harmed. Many people took second jobs as a safeguard against unemployment. - American English: safeguard
- Brazilian Portuguese: salvaguarda
- Chinese: 保护措施
- European Spanish: garantía
- French: protection
- German: Schutz
- Italian: salvaguardia
- Japanese: 保護措置
- Korean: 보호 수단
- European Portuguese: salvaguarda
- Latin American Spanish: garantía
Chinese translation of 'safeguard' n (c) -
保护(護)措施 (bǎohù cuòshī) (种(種), zhǒng)
Definition to protect (something) from being harmed or destroyed international action to safeguard the ozone layer Synonyms look after watch over keep safe Definition a person or thing that ensures protection against danger or harm A system like ours lacks adequate safeguards for civil liberties. Additional synonymsThe space programme will continue under the aegis of the armed forces. Synonyms support, backing, wing, favour, protection, shelter, sponsorship, patronage, advocacy, auspices, guardianship Definition protective covering, such as the shell of certain animals a medieval suit of armour Synonyms protection, covering, shield, sheathing, armour plate, chain mail, protective covering Definition a person or thing acting as a defence a bulwark of democracy Synonyms defence, support, safeguard, security, guard, buffer, mainstayAdditional synonymsDefinition something that provides such resistance The land was flat, giving no scope for defence. Synonyms protection, cover, security, guard, shelter, refuge, resistance, safeguard, immunityDefinition to protect from harm or danger They defended themselves against some thugs. Synonyms protect, cover, guard, screen, secure, preserve, look after, shelter, shield, harbour, safeguard, fortify, ward off, watch over, stick up for (informal), keep safe, give sanctuary Definition to take precautions Sentries guarded the entrance to the building. Synonyms protect, watch, defend, secure, police, mind, cover, screen, preserve, shelter, shield, patrol, oversee, safeguard, watch over Definition anything that provides protection The heater should have a safety guard fitted. Synonyms shield, security, defence, screen, protection, pad, safeguard, bumper, buffer, rampart, bulwarkDefinition to keep safe from change or extinction We need to preserve the rainforests. Synonyms protect, keep, save, maintain, guard, defend, secure, shelter, shield, care for, safeguard, conserveDefinition to treat with care so as to preserve a final attempt to save 40,000 jobs Synonyms protect, keep, guard, preserve, look after, take care of, safeguard, salvage, conserve, keep safe Definition to shelter, protect, or conceal with or as if with a screen They deliberately screened him from knowledge of their operations. Synonyms protect, guard, shield, defend, shelter, safeguardDefinition to guarantee (payment of a loan) by giving something as security The loan is secured against your home. Synonyms guarantee, protect, insure, ensure, assure, warrant, indemnifyDefinition precautions taken to ensure against theft, espionage, or other danger under pressure to tighten airport security Synonyms precautions, defence, safeguards, guards, protection, surveillance, safety measures Definition to protect, hide, or defend (someone or something) from danger or harm He shielded his head from the sun with an old sack. Synonyms protect, cover, screen, guard, defend, shelter, safeguardAdditional synonymsDefinition any person or thing that protects, hides, or defends The wall provided a shield from the wind. Synonyms protection, cover, defence, screen, guard, ward (archaic), shelter, safeguard, aegis, rampart, bulwarkDefinition security given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met a surety of £2,500 Synonyms security, guarantee, deposit, insurance, bond, safety, pledge, bail, warranty, indemnity |