safeguard

CEFRB1

/ˈseɪfɡɑːd/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To protect someone or something from harm or loss.

  2. 02

    noun

    A measure that protects someone or something from harm.

Examples

  • Free flow of information is the only safeguard against tyranny.

  • The safeguard of the state shall be the supreme law.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈsæɪfɡɐːd/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.

  2. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

More examples

In context

  • Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.

  • She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.

  • An externment of a person is a harsh punishment on him and calls for procedural safeguards against the abuse of power by the authorities.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English savegard, from Middle French sauvegarde, from Old French salve garde, sauve garde, reconstructed as safe + guard.