C1nounformallawtechnology
US/ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/
UK/ˈseɪf.ɡɑːd/
a rule, law or action that protects people or things from harm or loss
In context
Two-step login is a simple safeguard against people stealing your account.
The new law includes safeguards to protect workers' personal data.
Without proper safeguards, children can easily see violent videos online.
Words that go with safeguard
noun + preposition
- safeguard againstSaving some money each month is a good safeguard against bad times.
verb + noun
- provide a safeguardInsurance provides a safeguard if your house is damaged.
- build in safeguardsEngineers build in safeguards so the machine stops if it gets too hot.
adjective + noun
- legal safeguardsStrong legal safeguards stop companies from selling your information.
- adequate safeguardsCritics say the plan lacks adequate safeguards for the environment.