Princeton's WordNet

1. precaution, safeguard, guard(noun)

   a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

   "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"

2. safe-conduct, safeguard(verb)

   a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

3. safeguard(verb)

   make safe

4. safeguard(verb)

   escort safely

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

1. safeguard(noun)ˈseɪfˌgɑrd

   sth you do to keep sth safe; = protection

   safeguards to protect witnesses in criminal trials

2. safeguard(verb)ˈseɪfˌgɑrd

   to protect sth

   actions we take to safeguard our homes; vaccines developed to safeguard children against common diseases

Wiktionary

1. safeguard(Noun)

   something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense

   Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.

2. safeguard(Noun)

   a safe-conduct, especially in time of war

3. safeguard(Verb)

   to protect, to keep safe

   She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.

4. safeguard(Verb)

   to escort safely

Origin: From safe + guard

Webster Dictionary

1. Safeguard(noun)

   one who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection

2. Safeguard(noun)

   a convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property

3. Safeguard(noun)

   a pass; a passport; a safe-conduct

4. Safeguard(verb)

   to guard; to protect

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