English Explanatory Dictionary

safeguard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
  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
  1. To protect, to keep safe.
  2. To implement safeguarding.
  3. To escort safely.

Pronunciation

/ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/ en-us-safeguard.ogg

Word forms

safeguard safeguards safeguarding safeguarded

Etymology

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

Derived words

safeguardable safeguarder unsafeguarded
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