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safeguard

sa·fe·guard

UK/ˈseɪfɡɑːd/ US/ˈseɪfɡɑɹd/ uncommon obsolete uk
verb (2) noun (2)

verb

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noun

1.

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”
Synonyms
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Origin

From Middle English savegard, from Middle French sauvegarde, from Old French salve garde, sauve garde, reconstructed as safe + guard.

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