safeguard Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
    guard; precaution.
    • he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
    • an insurance policy is a good safeguard
    • we let our guard down
  2. noun a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
    safe-conduct.
  3. verb make safe
  4. verb escort safely

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