English dictionary
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English noun: safeguard | |||
| 1. | safeguard (act) a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. | ||
| Samples | He put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution. An insurance policy is a good safeguard. We let our guard down. | ||
| Synonyms | guard, precaution | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | measure, step | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | backstop, security, security measures | ||
| 2. | safeguard (communication) a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war | ||
| Synonyms | safe-conduct | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | pass, passport | ||
English verb: safeguard | |||
| 1. | safeguard (competition) make safe | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | protect | ||
| 2. | safeguard (motion) escort safely | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | escort | ||
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