safeguard

/ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/

protection or measure to ensure safety

The company implemented new policies to safeguard employee data.

The company added security measures to protect employee information.

general

A measure or action taken to protect something from harm or damage.

The government introduced laws to safeguard the environment.

The government created regulations to protect the environment.

Parents use car seats to safeguard their children during travel.

Parents install car seats to protect their children while driving.

Can be used as a noun or verb.

Collocations

safeguard againstto protect from a specific threatsafeguard measuresprotective actions or policies

a provision in a contract to protect against certain risks

As a noun, 'safeguard' refers to a protective measure. As a verb, it means to protect something.

In formal or legal contexts, 'safeguard' often refers to policies or laws designed to protect rights or assets.

From Middle English 'safeguarde,' from 'safe' (meaning secure) + 'guard' (meaning protection).

Commonly used in contexts involving security, safety, or protection of people, data, or resources.

safe

secure, protected

root

guard

protection, defense

root

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