safeguard

• Medida, ação ou documento destinado a proteger contra dano, perigo ou prejuízo potencial. Também pode se referir a uma garantia ou precaução que assegura essa proteção.

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.

   Medida de precaução

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdefenseguardinsuranceprecautionprotectionsecurityshield

   Antônimosdangerhazardriskthreat

2. Safe passage documentC1formal

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

   Salvo-conduto

   • 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.

   Sinônimoslaissez passerpasssafe-conduct

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de proteger algo ou alguém de dano, perigo ou perda; também pode significar garantir que algo seja preservado ou assegurado.

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.

   Proteger

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdefendguardprotectsecuresheltershield

   Antônimosendangerexposeimperiljeopardizethreaten

2. Escort safelyB2formal

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

   Escoltar com segurança

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconductconvoyescortguardprotectshepherd

   Antônimosendangerimperiljeopardize