Safeguard

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations to be checked 1.4 Transitive verb

English

Etymology

From safe + guard.

Pronunciation

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Noun

safeguard

1. something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense

   Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.

2. a safe-conduct, especially in time of war

Translations to be checked

• Spanish: salvaguarda f.

Transitive verb

to safeguard, safeguarding, safeguarded

1. to protect, to keep safe

   She kept a savings to safeguard agaist debt and emergencies.

2. to escort safely

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