safety net

• Termo metafórico que designa um sistema, mecanismo ou recurso que protege contra dificuldades financeiras, fracassos ou problemas imprevistos, sendo frequentemente usado no contexto de assistência social ou de negócios.

A metaphorical term referring to a system, arrangement, or resource that provides protection against financial hardship, failure, or unforeseen difficulties, often used in social welfare or business contexts.

1. Physical protectionB1formal

   A net placed to catch someone who falls from a height, such as in construction or acrobatics.

   Rede de proteção

   • The trapeze artist performed without a safety net.
   • Construction workers installed a safety net below the scaffolding.
   • The safety net prevented a serious injury when the worker slipped.

2. Financial or social supportB2formal

   A system or arrangement that provides protection against financial hardship or other difficulties.

   Rede de proteção

   • Unemployment benefits act as a safety net for workers who lose their jobs.
   • The government provides a safety net for low-income families.
   • Having savings in the bank is a good personal safety net.