safety

/ˈseɪfti/

the state of being protected from harm or danger

The company prioritizes safety in all its operations.

This means they take measures to prevent accidents and protect employees.

general

the condition of being safe from harm, danger, or risk

Wear a helmet for safety when riding a bike.

This means you should protect your head to avoid injury.

The safety of the passengers is our top priority.

This means we focus on protecting the people traveling with us.

Safety can refer to physical, emotional, or financial protection.

Collocations

safety measuresactions taken to prevent harmsafety equipmenttools or gear used to protect from dangersafety firsta principle that prioritizes avoiding harm

a system that prevents people from falling into hardship

a principle that prioritizes avoiding harm

Safety is often used in contexts like workplace safety, road safety, and online safety.

Always consider safety in any activity or decision-making process.

From Middle English 'safte,' from Old English 'sǣft,' meaning 'freedom from harm.'

Safety can be used in various contexts, including physical safety, financial safety, and emotional safety.

safe

protected from harm

root

-ty

the state of being

suffix

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