safety
gb/sˈeɪfti/ us/sˈeɪfti/
A2
English
~ 1200
biztonság, biztonsági berendezés, biztonsági kapcsoló, biztosító, menedék, safety
NOUN
A2
1
biztonság
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone's] safety
Wearing a helmet can improve your safety while cycling.
A sisak viselése növelheti a biztonságodat kerékpározás közben.
The company takes employee safety very seriously.
A vállalat nagyon komolyan veszi a munkavállalók biztonságát.
Parents worry about the safety of their children at school.
For your own safety, please stay behind the barrier.
Learner examples
A seat belt helps your safety in a car.
Az autóban a biztonsági öv növeli a biztonságodat.
We care about your safety.
Fontos számunkra a biztonságod.
Safety is important at work.
The police work for public safety.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'safety' with 'safe'. 'Safety' is a noun, while 'safe' is an adjective.
Meaning
Being protected from harm
Collocations
public safety
|safety measures
|safety concerns
|safety standards
|ensure safety
Synonyms
security (Often refers to protection from intentional threats, while 'safety' can include protection from accidents.)
Antonyms
danger (Refers to the presence of risk or threat, the opposite of safety.)
Themes
daily life
|health
|security
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When someone or something is away from danger or harm.
The state of being protected from danger, risk, or injury.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
the safety on [something]
Make sure the safety is on before handling the gun.
Mielőtt kézbe veszed a fegyvert, győződj meg róla, hogy a biztosító be van kapcsolva.
The machine has an automatic safety to stop overheating.
A gépben automatikus biztonsági berendezés akadályozza meg a túlmelegedést.
He forgot to release the safety before trying to fire.
Learner examples
The gun has a safety to stop accidents.
A fegyveren van biztosító, hogy megelőzze a baleseteket.
Turn off the safety before you use it.
Használat előtt oldd ki a biztosítót.
The safety is easy to use.
Meaning
Device preventing danger
Collocations
safety catch
|safety switch
|release the safety
Synonyms
safety mechanism (A more technical term for a device that prevents danger.)
Antonyms
trigger (In firearms, the part that initiates firing; opposite in function to a safety.)
Themes
technology
|security
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A part of a machine or tool that stops it from working in a dangerous way.
A device or mechanism designed to prevent accidents or dangerous situations.
NOUN
A2
3
Usage pattern:
to [someone's] safety
They ran to the safety of the house during the storm.
A vihar alatt a ház nyújtotta biztonságba menekültek.
The hikers reached the safety of their camp before nightfall.
A túrázók még sötétedés előtt elérték táboruk biztonságát.
She longed for the safety of her hometown.
Learner examples
We ran to safety inside the building.
Az épületbe futottunk, biztonságba.
He found safety in his friend's home.
Menedéket talált a barátja otthonában.
She reached safety after the flood.
Meaning
Safe place or situation
Collocations
reach safety
|seek safety
|run to safety
Synonyms
refuge (Emphasizes shelter and protection, often from danger or persecution.)
Antonyms
exposure (Being in an unprotected state where harm is possible.)
Themes
daily life
|security
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A place or time when you are not in danger.
A place or condition where someone is protected from harm or danger.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
safety
C2
The defense scored a safety in the third quarter.
A védelem safetyt szerzett a harmadik negyedben.
A bad snap led to a safety for the other team.
Egy rossz snap miatt az ellenfél safetyhez jutott.
They won by one point because of that safety.
Learner examples
They got two points for a safety.
Két pontot kaptak egy safetyért.
The team scored a safety in the game.
A csapat safetyt szerzett a meccsen.
A safety can change the score quickly.
Meaning
Two-point football score
Collocations
score a safety
Synonyms
two-point score (Describes the point value without specifying the play type.)
Themes
sports
Definition
In American football, when the other team has the ball in their end zone and it stops there, giving you two points.
In American football, a score worth two points awarded when the opposing team causes the ball to become dead in their own end zone.
Grammar
Dictionary form
safety
IPA
GB/sˈeɪfti/
US/sˈeɪfti/
Syllables & stress
safety (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (safety)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: safety
- Plural: safeties, safety
Word family
Expressions
for your own safety
1/fɚ jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn sˈeɪfti/
fixed phrase
To protect yourself from danger
Used to tell someone to do something so they will not get hurt or be in danger.
Examples
- For your own safety, please wear a helmet.
- Stay indoors for your own safety during the storm.
in safety
1/ˈɪn sˈeɪfti/
fixed phrase
Protected from harm or danger
When you are somewhere safe and away from danger.
Examples
- The children played in safety behind the fence.
- They finally arrived home in safety.
safety first
1/sˈeɪfti fˈɚst/
fixed phrase
Put safety before all else
Used to say that avoiding danger is more important than anything else.
Examples
- Remember, safety first when operating heavy machinery.
- Safety first—don’t take unnecessary risks.
to be on the safe side
1/tə bˈi ˈɔn ðə sˈeɪf sˈaɪd/
idiom
informal
Take extra precautions just in case
To be extra careful so nothing bad happens, even if it's not likely.
Examples
- Bring an umbrella to be on the safe side.
- I locked all the doors, just to be on the safe side.