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SAFEGUARD

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

Example:

we let our guard down

Synonyms:

guard; precaution; safeguard

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("safeguard" is a kind of...):

measure; step (any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "safeguard"):

backstop (a precaution in case of an emergency)

security; security measures (measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.)

Derivation:

safeguard (make safe)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

Synonyms:

safe-conduct; safeguard

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("safeguard" is a kind of...):

pass; passport (any authorization to pass or go somewhere)

Derivation:

safeguard (escort safely)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Make safe

Classified under:

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

Hypernyms (to "safeguard" is one way to...):

protect (shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

safeguard (a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Escort safely

Classified under:

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming

Hypernyms (to "safeguard" is one way to...):

escort (accompany as an escort)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

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

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