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