1. (

• precaution ,
• safeguard ,
• 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" ;

2. (

• safe-conduct ,
• safeguard

) a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war ;

1. (

• safeguard

) make safe ;

2. (

• safeguard

) escort safely ;