definition of
safeguard

[1] #1 safeguard v. make safe. wn

[2] #2 safeguard n. [precaution, guard] 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". wn

[3] #3 safeguard n. [safe-conduct] a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war. wn

[4] #4 safeguard v. escort safely. wn