Noun
- 1. precaution, safeguard, guard, measure, step
- usage: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
- 2. safe-conduct, safeguard, pass, passport
- usage: a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war
Verb
- 1. safeguard, protect
- usage: make safe
- 2. safeguard, escort
- usage: escort safely
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