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Meaning of safeguards

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

safeguards

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: 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

Definitions

  1. To protect, to keep safe.

    Example: She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.

  2. To escort safely.