Safety - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
the reciprocal of safety is risk
- (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely
- contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse (syn: condom, prophylactic, rubber, safe)
- a score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line
Extra examples
The changes were made in the interest of public safety.
He made some suggestions about how to improve airline safety.
I'm worried about the safety of the people who were left behind.
We were reluctant to leave the relative safety of our hotel.
She was only a mile from the safety of her home when the accident occurred.
The car has been redesigned for improved safety.
The toys are inspected for safety.
They were led to safety by the rescuers.
The injured hiker was finally able to reach safety.
We plan to have frequent training sessions on safety at work.
Fire fighters led the children to safety.
We were able to watch the lions in complete safety.
For safety, always climb with a partner.
You shouldn't travel alone, for safety's sake (=in order to be safe).
For your own safety, please do not smoke inside the plane.
Word forms
singular: safety
plural: safeties
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