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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