safeguard

American  

[seyf-gahrd] / ˈseɪfˌgɑrd /

noun

1. something that serves as a protection or defense or that ensures safety.

2. a permit for safe passage.

3. a guard or convoy.

4. a mechanical device for ensuring safety.

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verb (used with object)

1. to guard; protect; secure.

   Synonyms:

   shield, defend

safeguard British  

/ ˈseɪfˌɡɑːd /

noun

1. a person or thing that ensures protection against danger, damage, injury, etc

2. a document authorizing safe-conduct

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verb

1. (tr) to defend or protect

Other Word Forms

• unsafeguarded adjective

Etymology

Origin of safeguard

1325–75; Middle English savegarde (noun) safe conduct < Middle French salvegarde, sauvegarde. See safe, guard

Example Sentences

In an interview with Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 live, Mahmood said "appropriate safeguards and regulations" would be in place over the use of the technology and a consultation was taking place.

From BBC

This will be replaced by a new court-led process "with strict safeguards for more extreme cases".

From BBC

India said the deal safeguarded sensitive sectors including dairy, cereals, poultry, soybean meal and certain fruits and vegetables.

From Barron's

Distinguishing between them “would allow for better safeguards against games involving players making tens of thousands per season and players making millions,” said Matthew Holt, the CEO of Gaming Compliance International.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Booz Allen failed to implement adequate safeguards to protect sensitive data, including the confidential taxpayer information it had access to through its contracts with the Internal Revenue Service,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• assure
• conserve
• defend
• ensure
• insure
• look after
• preserve
• secure
• shield