safeguard

noun
UK: /ˈseɪfɡɑːd/
US: /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/

  1. Something that protects you from harm or loss.

    1. The police are there as a safeguard.
    2. We need safeguards to prevent company data from getting into the wrong hands during the transition.

  2. A rule, law, or measure that is intended to protect someone or something from harm or danger.

    1. This money is a safeguard for emergencies.
    2. The country has constitutional safeguards to prevent abuse of power and protect individual liberties.

Synonyms

protect guard defend shield preserve security defense protection
safeguard verb

  1. To protect someone or something from harm or damage.

    1. We must safeguard our traditions.
    2. The new regulations are designed to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access.

  2. To take precautions or establish measures in order to prevent something undesirable from happening or to protect something valuable.

    1. The bank uses encryption to safeguard customers' online transactions.
    2. It is crucial to safeguard endangered species from habitat destruction and illegal hunting to preserve biodiversity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "safeguard" in English means: Something that protects you from harm or loss., A rule, law, or measure that is intended to protect someone or something from harm or danger..

The phonetic transcription of "safeguard" is /ˈseɪfɡɑːd/ in British English and /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "safeguard": protect, guard, defend, shield, preserve, security, defense, protection.

Example usage of "safeguard": "The police are there as a safeguard.". More examples on the page.