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safeguard
[ seyf-gahrd ]
/ ĖseÉŖfĖgÉrd /
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noun
something that serves as a protection or defense or that ensures safety.
a permit for safe passage.
a guard or convoy.
a mechanical device for ensuring safety.
verb (used with object)
to guard; protect; secure.
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Origin of safeguard
OTHER WORDS FROM safeguard
unĀ·safeĀ·guardĀ·ed, adjectiveWords nearby safeguard
safe-breaker, safe-conduct, safecracker, safe-deposit, safe-deposit box, safeguard, safe harbor, safe house, safekeeping, safelight, safely
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How to use safeguard in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for safeguard
safeguard
/ (ĖseÉŖfĖÉ”ÉĖd) /
noun
a person or thing that ensures protection against danger, damage, injury, etc
a document authorizing safe-conduct
verb
(tr) to defend or protect
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