safeguard (redirected from safeguards)

safe·guard  (sfgärd)

n.

1.

a. One that serves as protection or a guard.

b. A mechanical device designed to prevent accidents.

c. A safe-conduct.

2.

a. A protective stipulation, as in a contract.

b. A precautionary measure.

tr.v. safe·guard·ed, safe·guard·ing, safe·guards

To ensure the safety of; protect. See Synonyms at defend.

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safeguard [ˈseɪfˌgɑːd]

n

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

2. a document authorizing safe-conduct

vb

(tr) to defend or protect

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Safeguard of porters: company of porters, 1486.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	safeguard - a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down" precaution, guard measure, step - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime" backstop - a precaution in case of an emergency; "he acted as a backstop in case anything went wrong" security measures, security - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
	2.	safeguard - a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war safe-conduct passport, pass - any authorization to pass or go somewhere; "the pass to visit had a strict time limit"
Verb	1.	safeguard - make safe protect - shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
	2.	safeguard - escort safely escort - accompany as an escort; "She asked her older brother to escort her to the ball"

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safeguard

verb

protect, guard, defend, save, screen, secure, preserve, look after, shield, watch over, keep safe international action to safeguard the ozone layer

noun

protection, security, defence, guard, shield, armour, aegis, bulwark, surety A system like ours lacks adequate safeguards for civil liberties.

Translations

safeguard [ˈseɪfgɑːd]

A. N → resguardo m
as a safeguard against → como defensa contra ...

B. VT → proteger, resguardar

safeguard [ˈseɪfgɑː^rd]

n → sauvegarde f, protection f

vt [+ rights, interests] → sauvegarder, protéger; [+ people, troops] → protéger
safe harbour (British) safe harbor (US) n (= refuge) → refuge m
safe haven n → refuge m
safe house n (for criminal, spy, victim) → lieu m sûr

safeguard [ˈseɪfˌgɑːd]

1. n → salvaguardia

2. vt → salvaguardare

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safeguard [ˈseɪfˌgɑːd]

1. n → salvaguardia

2. vt → salvaguardare