Safeguard

Pronunciation

Origin

From safe + guard

Full definition of safeguard

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.
• GranvilleThy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.
3. A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.

Verb

1. to protect, to keep safeShe kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.
2. to escort safely