Safeguard

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪfˌɡɑːrd/

Safeguard (noun)

  1. something that protects people or things from harm or danger

Examples

  • The new policy acts as a safeguard against fraud.
  • Installing alarms is a common safeguard for homes.

Common collocations: safety safeguard, legal safeguard, implement a safeguard, safeguard against risks, safeguard the environment

Safeguard (verb)

  1. to protect someone or something from harm or danger

Examples

  • Laws are designed to safeguard citizens' rights.
  • Parents safeguard their children from danger.

Synonyms of Safeguard

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Safeguard

  • when discussing threats to safety
  • when discussing vulnerability