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Definition safety in American English

safety noun

noun
/ˈseɪfti/

▪ enhance, guarantee, improve, insure, maintain, promote

1

the fact that a thing is safe to do or use

Example

Do we know enough about the safety of these vaccines?

Example

Their cars have a reputation for safety and reliability.

Synonyms and related words
safe harmless secure
1.1

relating to how safe something is, or designed to make something safer

Example

The debate so far has focused mainly on safety issues.

Example

a safety helmet/harness

Example

The airline has a poor safety record.

Example

Sharp objects in the house are a significant safety hazard for small children.

Synonyms and related words
safe harmless secure
1.2

a safety official or committee is in charge of making something safe to do or use

Example

the National Transportation Safety Board

Synonyms and related words
safe harmless secure
2

a place or situation in which you are protected from danger or harm

Example

Refugees walked for several days until they reached safety.

Example

We watched the storm from the safety of our home.

Example

The four men were pulled to safety by the crew of a Sea King helicopter.

Example

Crime has increased and many people are concerned about public safety.

Synonyms and related words
hiding place harbor hideaway safe harmless secure
3

a safe way of behaving or using something

Example

We plan to have frequent training sessions on safety at work.

Synonyms and related words
safe harmless secure
4

a way of scoring two points in a game of football by stopping a player with the ball in his own end zone

Synonyms and related words
American football backfield blitz
4.1

a player on the defense of a football team who stands very far away from the other team

Synonyms and related words
American football backfield blitz
5

the part of a gun that stops you from accidentally shooting it

Synonyms and related words
console controls dial barrel bayonet bore
Definition safety in American English