SAFEGUARD

precaution, safeguard, guard

(noun) a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; “he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution”; “an insurance policy is a good safeguard”; “we let our guard down”

safeguard, safe-conduct

(noun) a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

safeguard

(verb) make safe

safeguard

(verb) escort safely

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

safeguard (plural safeguards)

Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.

A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.

(obsolete) The monitor lizard.

Verb

safeguard (third-person singular simple present safeguards, present participle safeguarding, simple past and past participle safeguarded)

To protect, to keep safe.

To escort safely.

Anagrams

• saufgarde

Source: Wiktionary

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Safe"guard`, n. Etym: [Safe = guard: cf. F. sauvegarde.]

1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection. Shak. Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne. Granwille.

2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.

3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. Shak.

Safe"guard`, v. t.

Definition: To guard; to protect. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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