SAFEGUARD


Meaning of SAFEGUARD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ seɪfgɑ:(r)d ]

( safeguards, safeguarding, safeguarded)

1.

To safeguard something or someone means to protect them from being harmed, lost, or badly treated. ( FORMAL )

They will press for international action to safeguard the ozone layer...

They are taking precautionary measures to safeguard their forces from the effects of chemical weapons.

= protect

VERB : V n , V n from n

2.

A safeguard is a law, rule, or measure intended to prevent someone or something from being harmed.

Many people took second jobs as a safeguard against unemployment...

N-COUNT : oft N against n

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