safeguard
noun
- 1
Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
“Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.”
- 2
One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
- 3
A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
- 4
The monitor lizard.
verb
- 1
To protect, to keep safe.
“She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.”
- 2
To escort safely.
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