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safeguard

/ˈseɪfɡɑːd/noun

उच्चारण सेफ़्गार्ड

सुरक्षा-उपाय, बचाव

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noun
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    [C] ~ (against sth)

    something that is designed to protect people from harm, risk or danger

    सुरक्षा-उपाय, बचाव

    • safeguards against fraud
    • Strong passwords are a safeguard against hackers.
    • A good insurance policy is a safeguard for your family.
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    • The law provides safeguards for workers' health.
    • Regular backups are a safeguard against losing important files.

    Synonyms protection defence precaution shield security

    Opposite danger threat risk hazard

verb
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    [T] ~ sth/sb (against/from sth)

    to protect something or somebody from loss, harm or damage; to keep something or somebody safe

    रक्षा करना

    • to safeguard the interests of minorities
    • Vaccination helps safeguard children against dangerous diseases.
    • The new rules aim to safeguard consumers from unfair prices.
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    • We must safeguard our forests for future generations.
    • Radhika used a lock to safeguard her diary.

    Synonyms protect defend preserve shield secure

    Opposite endanger jeopardize threaten expose

≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling

safe·guard

?Which word?

Keep the protect words together: safeguard, protect, shield, preserve, conserve (keep from being damaged or wasted), secure.

रक्षा के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: safeguard, protect, shield, preserve, conserve (क्षति या बरबादी से बचाना), secure।

§Grammar and usage

Safeguard against sth.

'Safeguard against sth' का अर्थ है किसी खतरे या नुकसान से बचाव का साधन; यहाँ preposition against आता है।

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General knowledge

Articles 29 and 30 safeguard the cultural and educational rights of minorities; Fundamental Rights are safeguarded by the courts through writs.

अनुच्छेद 29 और 30 अल्पसंख्यकों के सांस्कृतिक और शैक्षिक अधिकारों की रक्षा करते हैं; मौलिक अधिकारों की रक्षा न्यायालय रिट के माध्यम से करते हैं।