safeguard
Nouns
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(n) a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
- he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
- an insurance policy is a good safeguard
- we let our guard down
- (n) a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war safe-conduct,
Verbs
- (v) make safe
- (v) escort safely