safe

/seɪf/

noun

  1. 1

    A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

  2. 2

    A condom.

  3. 3

    A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.

  4. 4

    A safety bicycle.

verb

  1. 1

    To make something safe.

adjective

  1. 1

    Not in danger; out of harm's reach.

    You’ll be safe here.
  2. 2

    Free from risk.

    It’s safe to eat this.
  3. 3

    Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.

    We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over.
  4. 4

    When a batter successfully reaches first base, or when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base or returns to the base he last occupied; not out.

    The pitcher attempted to pick off the runner at first, but he was safe.
  5. 5

    Properly secured.

    The documents are safe.
  6. 6

    (used after a noun, often forming a compound) Not susceptible to a specified source of harm.

    dishwasher-safe
  7. 7

    Great, cool, awesome, respectable; a term of approbation, often as interjection.

  8. 8

    Lenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.

  9. 9

    Reliable; trusty.

  10. 10

    Cautious.

  11. 11

    Of a programming language, type-safe or more generally offering well-defined behavior despite programming errors.

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