Word of the Day - Thursday, 29 October 2026
safeguard
verb|/SAYF-gard/|CEFR C1
To safeguard something is to protect it from harm, loss, or damage.
In a sentence
“The new rules are intended to safeguard public health.”
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Word origin
Safeguard combines 'safe' and 'guard' and has been used in English since the seventeenth century.
Usage tip
Safeguard can be both a verb and a noun.
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