safeguard
gb/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/ us/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
B1
Inglese
~ 4000
védelmi intézkedés, biztosíték, védőeszköz, megvéd
SOSTANTIVO
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
Something that protects from harm
Collocazioni
legal safeguard
|important safeguard
|safeguard against fraud
|built-in safeguard
Sinonimi
protection (A broader term; can be physical, legal, or emotional.)
|
precaution (Focuses on preventive action rather than ongoing protection.)
Contrari
risk (Represents exposure to danger, the opposite of protection.)
|
hazard (An actual source of danger rather than something preventing it.)
Temi
safety
|law
|business
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Something that keeps people or things safe from harm or danger.
A measure, rule, or device designed to prevent harm, danger, or loss.
VERBO
B1
2
megvéd
A2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'safe' instead of 'safeguard' as a verb; 'safe' is not used as a verb in standard English.
Significato
To protect from harm or loss
Collocazioni
safeguard rights
|safeguard the environment
|safeguard public health
|safeguard information
Sinonimi
protect (More general and common; may not imply formal measures.)
|
defend (Often implies active resistance against threats.)
Contrari
endanger (To put in danger, the opposite of protecting.)
|
harm (To cause injury or damage rather than prevent it.)
Temi
safety
|law
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
To take action to protect someone or something from harm, danger, or loss.
Grammatica
Forma base
safeguard
IPA
GB/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
US/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
Sillabe e accento
safe - guard (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (safe)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: safeguard
- Plural: safeguards
Verb
- Base: safeguard
- 3rd Person Singular: safeguards
- Present Participle: safeguarding
- Past: safeguarded
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
as a safeguard
1/ˈæz ə sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
fixed phrase
As a form of protection
To do something to make sure nothing bad happens.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- Regular inspections serve as a safeguard for product quality.
- The agreement serves as a safeguard against conflict.