safeguard
gb/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/ us/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
B1
English
~ 4000
védelmi intézkedés, biztosíték, védőeszköz, megvéd
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a safeguard against [something]
The new law includes safeguards to protect consumers from unfair practices.
Az új törvény védelmi intézkedéseket tartalmaz a fogyasztók tisztességtelen üzleti gyakorlatokkal szembeni védelmére.
Seat belts are an important safeguard in cars.
A biztonsági övek fontos biztonsági eszközök az autókban.
The contract has a safeguard to ensure timely payment.
Firewalls act as safeguards against cyberattacks.
Learner examples
A helmet is a safeguard for your head.
A sisak a fejedet védő eszköz.
The rules are a safeguard for workers.
A szabályok védelmet nyújtanak a dolgozóknak.
A password is a safeguard for your email.
The fence is a safeguard for the garden.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'safeguard' with 'safe'. 'Safe' is an adjective or noun meaning secure or a secure box, while 'safeguard' is a noun for something that gives protection.
Meaning
Something that protects from harm
Collocations
legal safeguard
|important safeguard
|safeguard against fraud
|built-in safeguard
Synonyms
protection (A broader term; can be physical, legal, or emotional.)
|
precaution (Focuses on preventive action rather than ongoing protection.)
Antonyms
risk (Represents exposure to danger, the opposite of protection.)
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hazard (An actual source of danger rather than something preventing it.)
Themes
safety
|law
|business
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that keeps people or things safe from harm or danger.
A measure, rule, or device designed to prevent harm, danger, or loss.
VERB
B1
2
megvéd
A2
Usage pattern:
to safeguard [something] from [something]
The organization works to safeguard endangered species.
A szervezet azon dolgozik, hogy megvédje a veszélyeztetett fajokat.
We need stronger policies to safeguard our data from hackers.
Szigorúbb adatvédelmi szabályokra van szükségünk, hogy megvédjük az adatainkat a hackerektől.
Parents try to safeguard their children from bad influences.
The treaty aims to safeguard peace in the region.
Learner examples
I want to safeguard my phone from damage.
Szeretném megvédeni a telefonomat a sérülésektől.
We must safeguard the forest.
Meg kell védenünk az erdőt.
They safeguard the old buildings in the city.
He safeguarded his house with a lock.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'safe' instead of 'safeguard' as a verb; 'safe' is not used as a verb in standard English.
Meaning
To protect from harm or loss
Collocations
safeguard rights
|safeguard the environment
|safeguard public health
|safeguard information
Synonyms
protect (More general and common; may not imply formal measures.)
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defend (Often implies active resistance against threats.)
Antonyms
endanger (To put in danger, the opposite of protecting.)
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harm (To cause injury or damage rather than prevent it.)
Themes
safety
|law
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
To take action to protect someone or something from harm, danger, or loss.
Grammar
Dictionary form
safeguard
IPA
GB/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
US/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
Syllables & stress
safe - guard (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (safe)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: safeguard
- Plural: safeguards
Verb
- Base: safeguard
- 3rd Person Singular: safeguards
- Present Participle: safeguarding
- Past: safeguarded
Word family
Expressions
as a safeguard
1/ˈæz ə sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
fixed phrase
As a form of protection
To do something to make sure nothing bad happens.
Examples
- As a safeguard, we keep copies of all important documents.
- They installed security cameras as a safeguard against theft.
serve as a safeguard
1/sˈɚv ˈæz ə sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
fixed phrase
Function as protection from harm
To act in a way that protects something or someone.
Examples
- Regular inspections serve as a safeguard for product quality.
- The agreement serves as a safeguard against conflict.