Safeguarded: meaning, definitions and examples
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safeguarded
[ ˈseɪfgɑːrdɪd ]
keep safe
To protect something or someone from harm or danger, to ensure their safety and security.
Synonyms
defend, protect, secure, shield
Examples of usage
- The valuable documents were safeguarded in a secure vault.
- The lifeguard safeguarded the swimmers from any potential dangers in the water.
legal protection
To provide legal protection or ensure that something is not violated or compromised.
Synonyms
defend, guarantee, protect, secure
Examples of usage
- The new privacy laws safeguarded the personal information of the citizens.
- The contract was designed to safeguard the interests of both parties involved.
protection measure
A precautionary measure taken to ensure safety or security against potential risks or threats.
Synonyms
insurance, precaution, security measure
Examples of usage
- The alarm system serves as a safeguard against intruders.
- Wearing a helmet while biking is a safeguard against head injuries.
Translations
Translations of the word "safeguarded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 protegido
🇮🇳 संरक्षित
🇩🇪 geschützt
🇮🇩 dilindungi
🇺🇦 захищений
🇵🇱 chroniony
🇯🇵 保護された
🇫🇷 protégé
🇪🇸 protegido
🇹🇷 korunmuş
🇰🇷 보호된
🇸🇦 محمي
🇨🇿 chráněný
🇸🇰 chránený
🇨🇳 受保护的
🇸🇮 zaščiten
🇮🇸 varinn
🇰🇿 қорғалған
🇬🇪 დაცული
🇦🇿 qorunan
🇲🇽 protegido
Etymology
The word 'safeguarded' is derived from the combination of 'safe' and 'guard'. It first appeared in the late 16th century, with the idea of protecting something from harm or danger. Over time, it has become commonly used in various contexts to emphasize the importance of ensuring safety and security.
See also: safeguard, safeguarding.