safeguard

Definition

  • noun: something that provides protection against possible loss, damage, etc.
  • noun: a precautionary measure, stipulation, or device
  • verb: to make (someone or something) safe or secure
  • verb: to provide a safeguard for
  • synonyms: protect, defense, protection

Examples

  • Practicing good nutrition can be an important 'safeguard' [='defense'] against cancer.

  • There are many 'safeguards' built into the system to prevent fraud.

  • There are steps you can take to 'safeguard' against identity theft.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We're not prophets. When you gonna start telling me what we are? While heroes like the Avengers protect the world from physical dangers, we sorcerers safeguard it against more mystical threats. The Ancient One is the latest in a long line of Sorcerers Supreme Going back thousands of years (..)
    2016 Doctor Strange