Definition of Safeguard

to take appropriate measures in order to protect something from harm

Examples of Safeguard in a sentence

Washing your pillows and sheets in hot water can safeguard against a lice infestation.  

Many websites use a captcha system in an effort to safeguard private information.  

Lottery players were cautioned to safeguard the winning ticket and not share the news with others just yet.  

In an attempt to safeguard the precious metals, land owners refused to let the government buy the property.  

Failing to safeguard its employees from asbestos disposure, the company had to shell out millions of dollars in settlement payments.  

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