noun
- measures taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable
Usage: plural form of safeguard
verb
- protects from harm or damage
Usage: third person singular present tense
Examples
- The company implemented new safeguards to protect customer data.
- Environmental safeguards prevent pollution of the water supply.
- The constitution includes safeguards against government abuse of power.
- This security system safeguards the building from intruders.
- The new law safeguards workers’ rights in the workplace.
- Financial safeguards help protect investors from fraud.
- The school has safeguards in place to ensure student safety.