Fail-safe
Pronunciation: /feɪlˈsæf/
Fail-safe (adjective)
- designed to work safely even if something goes wrong.
Examples
- The fail-safe mechanism ensures the machine stops if there's a problem.
- A fail-safe plan was in place to prevent any accidents.
Common collocations: fail-safe mechanism, fail-safe plan, fail-safe system, install a fail-safe, include a fail-safe
Fail-safe (noun)
- a system or feature that prevents failure or harm.
Examples
- The device includes a fail-safe to prevent overheating.
- A fail-safe was added to ensure user safety.