noun🔗ShareSomething that serves as a guard or protection; a defense."Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness."propertylawbusinessinsurancetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection."The security guard at the bank serves as a crucial safeguard against robbery. "lawpolicemilitaryactiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war."During the siege, Maria's family was granted a safeguard signed by the opposing commander, allowing them safe passage out of the city. "militarywargovernmentnationtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe monitor lizard."The sturdy fence is a necessary safeguard against the monitor lizard escaping the zoo enclosure. "animalnaturebiologytoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo protect, to keep safe."She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies."actionlawpoliceinsurancetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo escort safely."The security guard will safeguard the children across the busy street after school. "actiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading