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 safety safety /ˈseɪfti/

noun

  1. () The state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions  ( safety )
    the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
     Insure the safety of the children
    insure the safety of the children
     The reciprocal of safety is risk
    the reciprocal of safety is risk
  2. () A safe place  ( refuge , safety )
    a safe place
     He ran to safety
    He ran to safety
  3. () (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely  ( base hit , safety )
    (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
  4. () A device designed to prevent injury or accidents  ( safety device , safety , guard )
    a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
     The machine had a guard in place to protect the users from accidents.
    The machine had a guard in place to protect the users from accidents.
  5. (American football) a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line  ( safety )
    (American football) a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line
  6. Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse  ( condom , prophylactic , rubber [Informal, N. American] , safe , safety , franger [Informal, Australian] , French letter [Archaic, Informal, British] )
    contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
     He always uses a condom to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy
    He always uses a condom to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy