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Definition safeguard in British English

safeguard verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈseɪfˌɡɑː(r)d/
1

to protect something or someone from being harmed or having problems

Example

We hope that world leaders can agree on a plan to safeguard the environment.

Example

The company was blamed for failing to safeguard workers against dangerous chemicals.

Synonyms and related words
protect defend save
Definition safeguard in British English