safekeeping
Translation
protection, custody, care
Examples
I left my passport in the hotel safe for safekeeping.
I left my passport in the hotel safe for safekeeping.
Grammar Patterns
for safekeeping for the purpose of being kept safe I gave her my keys for safekeeping.
in ((sb.'s)) safekeeping in the care or protection of (sb.) The documents are in my lawyer's safekeeping.
Similar Words
Synonyms: custody, protection, care; Antonyms: neglect, endangerment
Etymology
A combination of 'safe' + 'keeping'. 'Keeping' is the gerund of 'keep'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'keeping' something in a 'safe' place.