safety
gb/sˈeɪfti/ us/sˈeɪfti/
A2
Inglese
~ 1200
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A2
state
1
Being protected from harm
When someone or something is away from danger or harm.
Schema d'uso:
[someone's] safety
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'safety' with 'safe'. 'Safety' is a noun, while 'safe' is an adjective.
Sinonimi
security (Often refers to protection from intentional threats, while 'safety' can include protection from accidents.)
Contrari
danger (Refers to the presence of risk or threat, the opposite of safety.)
Collocazioni
public safety
|safety measures
|safety concerns
|safety standards
|ensure safety
Temi
daily life
|health
|security
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Wearing a helmet can improve your safety while cycling.
- The company takes employee safety very seriously.
- Parents worry about the safety of their children at school.
- For your own safety, please stay behind the barrier.
Esempi per chi studia
- A seat belt helps your safety in a car.
- We care about your safety.
- Safety is important at work.
- The police work for public safety.
Sostantivo
technical
B1
entity
2
Device preventing danger
A part of a machine or tool that stops it from working in a dangerous way.
Schema d'uso:
the safety on [something]
Sinonimi
safety mechanism (A more technical term for a device that prevents danger.)
Contrari
trigger (In firearms, the part that initiates firing; opposite in function to a safety.)
Collocazioni
safety catch
|safety switch
|release the safety
Temi
technology
|security
|work
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Make sure the safety is on before handling the gun.
- The machine has an automatic safety to stop overheating.
- He forgot to release the safety before trying to fire.
Esempi per chi studia
- The gun has a safety to stop accidents.
- Turn off the safety before you use it.
- The safety is easy to use.
Sostantivo
A2
entity
3
Safe place or situation
A place or time when you are not in danger.
Schema d'uso:
to [someone's] safety
Sinonimi
refuge (Emphasizes shelter and protection, often from danger or persecution.)
Contrari
exposure (Being in an unprotected state where harm is possible.)
Collocazioni
reach safety
|seek safety
|run to safety
Temi
daily life
|security
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- They ran to the safety of the house during the storm.
- The hikers reached the safety of their camp before nightfall.
- She longed for the safety of her hometown.
Esempi per chi studia
- We ran to safety inside the building.
- He found safety in his friend's home.
- She reached safety after the flood.
Sostantivo
technical
B2
event
4
Two-point football score
In American football, when the other team has the ball in their end zone and it stops there, giving you two points.
Sinonimi
two-point score (Describes the point value without specifying the play type.)
Collocazioni
score a safety
Temi
sports
Esempi
- The defense scored a safety in the third quarter.
- A bad snap led to a safety for the other team.
- They won by one point because of that safety.
Esempi per chi studia
- They got two points for a safety.
- The team scored a safety in the game.
- A safety can change the score quickly.
Grammatica
Forma base
safety
IPA
GB/sˈeɪfti/
US/sˈeɪfti/
Sillabe e accento
safety (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (safety)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: safety
- Plural: safeties, safety
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- Bring an umbrella to be on the safe side.
- I locked all the doors, just to be on the safe side.