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safety

UK
/ˈseɪfti/
US
/ˈseɪfti/

Translations

safetynoun
safeties
pl
The safety of the passengers is our top priority.
Безопасность пассажиров является нашим главным приоритетом.
Additional translations
сохранность
надёжность
безопасное состояние
Synonyms
security
assurance
preservation
shelter
defense
well-being
safeguarding
protection
Antonyms
risk
hazard
danger
safetyadjective
UK
/ˈseɪfti/
US
/ˈseɪfti/
Used attributively before nouns to describe equipment, measures, or procedures designed to prevent harm.
Synonyms
safe
secure
protected
safeguarded
risk-free
harmless
shielded
guarded
sheltered
sound

Definitions

safetynoun
The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.
The safety of the passengers was the pilot's top priority during the flight.
A device designed to prevent accidents or injuries.
The safety on the gun was engaged to prevent accidental discharge.
A play in American football in which the offensive team is tackled, loses the ball, or commits a penalty in their own end zone, resulting in two points for the defensive team.
The defense scored a safety when they tackled the quarterback in the end zone.
A defensive back in American football who is positioned to cover deep passes and support the run defense.
The safety intercepted the pass and returned it for a touchdown.
A base hit in baseball, especially a single.
The rookie punched a safety into right field in the ninth inning.
safetyadjective
Designed to prevent or minimize risk, injury, or danger; relating to safety.
Please wear safety goggles while operating the machinery.
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