safeguard
Translation
to protect, to guard
Examples
We must safeguard our national interests.
We must safeguard our national interests.
The new law safeguards the rights of consumers.
The new law safeguards the rights of consumers.
Grammar Patterns
safeguard ((sth.)) to protect (sth.) The policy is designed to safeguard jobs.
safeguard ((sth.)) against ((sth.)) to protect (sth.) from (sth.) We must safeguard our data against cyber attacks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: protect, defend, preserve; Antonyms: endanger, threaten
Etymology
A combination of 'safe' + 'guard'. 'Guard' comes from Old French 'garder', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'safe' with a 'guard' standing in front of it. It's double protection.