Definition of "safeguard" in English

noun

1. Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

   • Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.

2. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.

3. A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.

4. (obsolete) The monitor lizard.

verb

1. To protect, to keep safe.

   • She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.

2. (UK, Ireland, by extension) To implement safeguarding.

3. To escort safely.