fail-safe

• Описывает систему или план, предназначенные для предотвращения сбоя или безопасной работы даже при отказе какой-либо части.

Describes a system or plan designed to prevent failure or to operate safely even if a part fails.

1. Guaranteed not to failB2formal

   Designed or intended to be completely reliable and without risk of failure.

   Безотказный

   • The engineers developed a fail-safe system for the nuclear reactor.
   • This plan is not fail-safe; we need a backup.
   • A fail-safe mechanism ensures the parachute opens automatically.

   Synonymsbulletproofcertaindependablefoolproofinfalliblereliablesure-fireunerring

   Antonymsfallibleriskyunreliableunsafe

2. Automatically compensating for failureB2formal

   Eliminating danger by automatically compensating for a failure or malfunction.

   Безопасный при отказе

   • The aircraft has a fail-safe autopilot that engages if the pilot loses control.
   • Fail-safe brakes are designed to engage if the main system fails.
   • The software includes a fail-safe mode that prevents data loss.

• Механизм или система, предназначенные для автоматического возврата в безопасное состояние в случае отказа или неисправности.

1. Safety mechanismB2formaltechnical

   A mechanism or system designed to automatically return to a safe condition in the event of a failure or malfunction.

   Защита от сбоев

   • The aircraft's fail-safe ensures the landing gear deploys even if the main system fails.
   • Engineers installed a fail-safe to shut down the reactor in an emergency.
   • The software includes a fail-safe that prevents data loss during a crash.

   Synonymsbackstopsafeguardsafety device