Sekirov Dictionary

safeguard

UK /ˈseɪfɡɑːd/US /ˈseɪfɡɑɹd/

noun 4
verb 3
forms 3

noun4

•
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
- Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.
•
One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
- Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne. — 1726
A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
•
(no longer used) The monitor lizard.
- The same idea is entertained of the Safeguard in America, as of the Monitor in Africa, and other parts of the Old World, […] — 1844

verb3

•
To protect, to keep safe.
- She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.
(UK, Ireland) To implement safeguarding.
To escort safely.

forms

safeguarded · safeguarding · safeguards

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