safeguard

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

   Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.

2. 2
   noun

   One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.

   Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.

3. 3
   noun

   A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.

   the inheritance of their loves and safeguard

4. 4
   noun

   The monitor lizard.

   The same idea is entertained of the Safeguard in America, as of the Monitor in Africa, and other parts of the Old World, […]

5. 5
   verb

   To protect, to keep safe.

   She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.

6. 6
   noun

   a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

7. 7
   noun

   a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

8. 8
   verb

   make safe

Etymology

From Middle English savegard, from Middle French sauvegarde, from Old French salve garde, sauve garde, reconstructed as safe + guard.