safeguard

S2 W2

BrE /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːd/ AmE /ˈseɪf.ɡɑrd/

verb / noun en → es

past safeguarded pp safeguarded ing safeguarding

1 PROTECT [transitive] B2

to protect something from harm or danger

proteger, salvaguardar

  • safeguard sb/sth against sth

Collocations safeguard national security · safeguard personal data

  • The government is trying to safeguard the country's economic interests.

    El gobierno está tratando de proteger los intereses económicos del país.

2 RULE [noun] B1

a rule or law that protects something from harm or danger

medida de seguridad, salvaguardia

  • safeguard against sth

Collocations health and safety safeguards · legal safeguards

  • There are strict safeguards to prevent fraud.

    Existen estrictas medidas para prevenir el fraude.