safeguard

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
  2. noun a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
  3. verb make safe

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

precaution, guard

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