safeguarded (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪd/
Definition
Protected against harm or damage.
Examples
The company's data was safeguarded by advanced encryption.
Children's welfare must be safeguarded at all times.
New regulations were introduced to ensure consumer rights were safeguarded.
How to Use safeguarded
- safeguard against (prepositional phrase)
- To protect from a specific danger or negative outcome. — "These procedures are designed to safeguard against fraud."
- safeguard the interests of (collocation)
- To protect the rights, property, or welfare of a person or group. — "The union fought to safeguard the interests of its members."
- safeguard [noun] (collocation)
- To protect a specific thing or concept. — "It is crucial to safeguard our natural resources for future generations."
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