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Safeguard

usgb/ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/Volume
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Physical Safety

Safeguard in the context of physical safety implies prevention of actual harm to people or property.

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Fire extinguishers are placed as a safeguard in the event of a fire.
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Metaphorical Use

Safeguard can be used metaphorically to talk about protecting abstract things like interests or rights.

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Free speech is a safeguard of democracy.
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Common Collocations

Note common phrases like 'safeguard against' to show what you're protecting from or 'implement safeguards' for introducing protections.

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Companies must implement safeguards against data breaches.
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