safeguard

/sˈe‍ɪfɡɑːd/

/ˈseɪfˌɡɑɹd/

to safeguard

MAIN VERB

make safe

escort safely

Safeguard

an act, law, rule, etc. that protects someone or something against danger or harm

synonyms : guard

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

Examples

1. Successful businesses safeguard their reputations.

2. That safeguards the delicate bones there.

3. Those labels do not safeguard the animals.

4. The antibacterial properties of coconut oil will safeguard your teeth from decay.