noun

safeguard

SAYF-gahd

noun

Something put in place to protect against harm or risk.

"The new law includes safeguards to protect consumer data."

verb

To protect or keep something safe from harm.

"The company added extra security to safeguard customers' passwords."

"New rules were introduced to safeguard endangered species."

How to Use Safeguard

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA protection or measure taken to prevent harm — or the act of putting that protection in place.

Common pairings

safeguard against financial safeguards safeguard the future

safeguarded past tense, safeguards plural, safeguards singular

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The new law includes _____ to protect consumer data.

From Old French sauve garde, literally "safe guard" — built from safe + guard.

guard Eduard vanguard lifeguard bodyguard blackguard