safeguard

safeguard
▪ I. safeguard safe‧guard 1 [ˈseɪfgɑːd ǁ -gɑːrd] verb [intransitive, transitive]
to protect something from harm or damage:

• Further regulations must be introduced to safeguard the environment.

safeguard against

• We will safeguard against future problems by appointing a quality control inspector.

  [m0] ▪ II. safeguard safeguard 2 noun [countable]
a rule, law etc that is intended to protect someone or something from possible dangers or problems:

• The law contains important safeguards to protect housebuyers.

safeguard against

• The reserve fund is a safeguard against financial shortfalls.

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safeguard UK US /ˈseɪfgɑːd/ verb [I or T]
► to protect someone or something so that they are not harmed, damaged, or lost: »

New steps are being taken to safeguard medical workers in the war zone.

 safeguard (sb/sth) against sth »

The agency did not consistently install protections to safeguard against unauthorized computer access.

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safeguard UK US /ˈseɪfgɑːd/ noun [C]
► something that you do or provide in order to protect someone or something from harm, damage, or loss: safeguard for sth/sb »

The new laws contain important safeguards for credit card customers.

 safeguard against sth »

Keeping a large cash reserve is, for some airlines, the best safeguard against another bankruptcy.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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