safeguard

• Mesure, action ou document destiné à protéger contre un danger, un risque ou un préjudice potentiel. Peut aussi désigner une disposition légale ou technique de protection.

A noun referring to a measure, action, or document designed to protect against potential harm, danger, or damage.

1. Precautionary measureB2formal

   A measure taken to protect against potential harm, danger, or damage.

   mesure de précaution

   • Installing a firewall is a crucial safeguard for your computer network.
   • The company implemented new safety safeguards to prevent accidents.
   • Regular backups are an important safeguard against data loss.

   Synonymesdefenseguardinsuranceprecautionprotectionsecurityshield

   Antonymesdangerhazardriskthreat

2. Safe passage documentC1formal

   A document or escort that guarantees safe travel through a dangerous region, especially during wartime.

   sauf-conduit

   • The diplomat was issued a safeguard to travel through the conflict zone.
   • The general provided a safeguard for the journalists crossing the border.
   • The treaty included provisions for safeguards for civilian convoys.

   Synonymeslaissez passerpasssafe-conduct

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de protéger quelque chose contre un danger, un dommage ou une perte.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting something from harm, damage, or loss.

1. Protect from harmB2formal

   To take measures to protect someone or something from potential danger, damage, or loss.

   protéger contre un danger

   • The new law aims to safeguard the rights of workers.
   • We must safeguard our environment for future generations.
   • The security system safeguards the building against intruders.

   Synonymesdefendguardprotectsecuresheltershield

   Antonymesendangerexposeimperiljeopardizethreaten

2. Escort safelyB2formal

   To accompany or guide someone to a destination in a way that ensures their safety.

   Escorter en sécurité

   • The bodyguard safeguarded the diplomat through the crowd.
   • The police safeguarded the witness to the courthouse.
   • She was safeguarded by her friends as she walked home late at night.

   Synonymesconductconvoyescortguardprotectshepherd

   Antonymesendangerimperiljeopardize