English-Thai Dictionary
safe
ADJ ซึ่ง ประสบความสำเร็จ (กีฬา เบสบอล sueng-pra-sob-kwam-sam-red
safe
ADJ ปลอดภัย ซึ่ง ได้รับ การปกป้อง ซึ่ง ได้รับ การ คุ้มครอง harmless inoffensive mild secure unobjectionable harmful dangerous plod-pai
safe
N ตู้นิรภัย ตู้เซฟ chest repository safety-deposit box strongbox tu-ni-ra-pai
safe
N ถุงยาง คุมกำเนิด (คำ สแลง tung-yang-kum-kam-noed
safe and sound
IDM ปลอดภัย สุขภาพ ดี plod-pai
safe deposit box
N ตู้นิรภัย ของ ธนาคาร ที่ รับฝาก ของมีค่า ตู้นิรภัย ตู้เซฟ chest repository safety-deposit box strongbox tu-ni-ra-pai-kong-ta-na-kan
safe house
N ที่หลบภัย ที่ซ่อน ตัว ti-lob-pai
safe sex
N การ มีเพศสัมพันธ์ ที่ ปลอดภัย เช่น ใช้ ถุงยางอนามัย kan-me-ped-sam-pan-ti-plod-pai
safe!
SL ดี เห็นด้วย ตกลง โอเค de
safe-conduct
N เอกสาร อนุญาต ให้ ผ่าน ได้ โดยเฉพาะ ช่วง สงคราม หนังสือเดินทาง สิทธิ ใน การผ่า น บัตร อนุญาต ให้ พ้น การจับกุม license permit pass ticket ak-ka-san-ar-nu-yad-hai-pan-dai
safeconduct
N เอกสาร ให้ ผ่าน ได้ โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่ง ใน เวลา สงคราม
safecracker
N ผู้ งัดแงะ ตู้นิรภัย โจร robber phu-ngud-nga-tu-ni-ra-pai
safeguard
N สิ่ง ป้องกัน สิ่ง คุ้มกัน sung-pong-kan
safeguard
VT ปกป้อง คุ้มครอง อารักขา protect look after defend guard preserve secure pok-pong
safeguard against
PHRV ปกป้อง พิทักษ์ คุ้มครอง คุ้มกัน pok-pong
safekeeping
N การ เก็บ ไว้ ในที่ ปลอดภัย การ คุ้มครอง supervision guardianship kan-keb-wai-nai-ti-pold-pai
safely
ADV อย่างปลอดภัย โดยสวัสดิภาพ securely without harm cautiously yang-plod-pai
safeness
N ความปลอดภัย kwam-pold-pai
safety
N ความปลอดภัย security protection kwam-plod-pai
safety
N ถุงยางอนามัย (คำ สแลง tung-yang-ar-na-mai
safety
N อุปกรณ์ รักษา ความปลอดภัย สถานที่ ที่ ปลอดภัย lock mechanism safetycatch safety lock u-pa-kon-rak-sa-kwam-plod-pai
safety belt
N เข็มขัดนิรภัย kem-kad-ni-ra-pai
safety glass
N กระจก นิรภัย กระจก ที่ แตก แล้ว ไม่ กระเด็น ออก kra-jok-ni-ra-pai
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
SAFE
a.[L. salvus, from salus, safety, health. ] 1. Free from danger of any kind; as safe from enemies; safe from disease; safe from storms; safe from the malice of foes.
2. Free from hurt, injury or damage; as, to walk safe over red hot plowshares. We brought the goods safe to land.
3. Conferring safety; securing from harm; as a safe guide; a safe harbor; a safe bridge.
4. Not exposing to danger. Philippians 3:1.
5. No longer dangerous; placed beyond the power of doing harm; a ludicrous meaning.
Banquo's safe. - Aye, my good lord, safe in a ditch.
SAFE
n.A place of safety; a place for securing provisions from noxious animals.
SAFE
v.t.To render safe. [Not in use. ]
SAFE-CONDUCT
n.[safe and conduct. ] That which gives a safe passage, either a convoy or guard to protect a person in an enemy's country or in a foreign country, or a writing, a pass or warrant of security given to a person by the sovereign of a country to enable him to travel with safety.
SAFEGUARD
n.[safe and guard. ] 1. He or that which defends or protects; defense; protection.
The sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.
2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler.
3. A passport; a warrant of security given by a sovereign to protect a stranger within his territories; formerly, a protection granted to a stranger in prosecuting his rights in due course of law.
4. An outer petticoat to save women's clothes on horseback.
SAFEGUARD
v.t.To guard; to protect. [Little used. ]
SAFE-KEEPING
n.[safe and keep. ] The act of keeping or preserving in safety from injury or from escape.
SAFELY
adv. 1. In a safe manner; without incurring danger or hazard of evil consequences. We may safely proceed, or safely conclude.
2. Without injury. We passed the river safely.
3. Without escape; in close custody; as, to keep a prisoner safely.
SAFENESS
n. 1. Freedom from danger; as the safeness of an experiment.
2. The state of being safe, or of conferring safety; as the safeness of a bridge or of a beat.
SAFETY
n. 1. Freedom from danger or hazard; as the safety of an electrical experiment; the safety of a voyage.
I was not in safety, nor had I rest. Job 3:26.
2. Exemption from hurt, injury or loss. We crossed the Atlantic in safety.
SAFETY-VALVE
n.A valve by means of which a boiler is preserved from bursting by the force of steam.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
SAFE
Safe, a. [Compar. Safer; superl. Safest.] Etym: [OE. sauf, F. sauf, fr. L. salvus, akin to salus health, welfare, safety. Cf. Salute, Salvation, Sage a plant, Save, Salvo an exception. ]
1. Free from harm, injury, or risk; untouched or unthreatened by danger or injury; unharmed; unhurt; secure; whole; as, safe from disease; safe from storms; safe from foes. "And ye dwelled safe. " 1 Sam. xii. 11.They escaped all safe all safe to land. Acts xxvii. 44. Established in a safe, unenvied throne. Milton.
2. Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc. "The man of safe discretion. " Shak. The King of heaven hath doomed This place our dungeon, not our safe retreat. Milton.
3. Incapable of doing harm; no longer dangerous; in secure care or custody; as, the prisoner is safe. But Banquo's safe Ay, my good lord, safe in a ditch he bides. Shak. Safe hit (Baseball ), a hit which enables the batter to get to first base even if no error is made by the other side.
Syn. -- Secure; unendangered; sure.
SAFE
SAFE Safe, n.
Defn: A place for keeping things in safety. Specifically: (a ) A strong and fireproof receptacle (as a movable chest of steel, etc. , or a closet or vault of brickwork ) for money, valuable papers, or the like. (b ) A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.
SAFE
SAFE Safe, v. t.
Defn: To render safe; to make right. [Obs. ] Shak.
SAFE-CONDUCT
Safe "-con "duct, n. Etym: [Safe + conduct: cf. F. sauf-conduit. ]
Defn: That which gives a safe, passage; either (a ) a convoy or guard to protect a person in an enemy's country or a foreign country, or (b ) a writing, pass, or warrant of security, given to a person to enable him to travel with safety. Shak.
SAFE-CONDUCT
SAFE-CONDUCT Safe `-con *duct ", v. t.
Defn: To conduct safely; to give safe-conduct to. [POetic ] He him by all the bonds of love besought To safe-conduct his love. Spenser.
SAFEGUARD
Safe "guard `, n. Etym: [Safe = guard: cf. F. sauvegarde. ]
1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection. Shak. Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne. Granwille.
2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.
3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. Shak.
SAFEGUARD
SAFEGUARD Safe "guard `, v. t.
Defn: To guard; to protect. Shak.
SAFE-KEEPING
Safe "-keep "ing, n. Etym: [Safe + keep. ]
Defn: The act of keeping or preserving in safety from injury or from escape; care; custody.
SAFELY
SAFELY Safe "ly, adv.
Defn: In a safe manner; danger, injury, loss, or evil consequences.
SAFENESS
SAFENESS Safe "ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being safe; freedom from hazard, danger, harm, or loss; safety; security; as the safeness of an experiment, of a journey, or of a possession.
SAFE-PLEDGE
SAFE-PLEDGE Safe "-pledge ", n. (Law )
Defn: A surety for the appearance of a person at a given time. Bracton.
SAFETY
Safe "ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. sauveté.]
1. The condition or state of being safe; freedom from danger or hazard; exemption from hurt, injury, or loss. Up led by thee, Into the heaven I have presumed, An earthly guest. .. With like safety guided down, Return me to my native element. Milton.
2. Freedom from whatever exposes one to danger or from libility to cause danger or harm; safeness; hence, the quality of making safe or secure, or of giving confidence, justifying trust, insuring against harm or loss, etc. Would there were any safety in thy sex, That I might put a thousand sorrows off. Beau. & Fl.
3. Preservation from escape; close custody. Imprison him, ... Deliver him to safety; and return. Shak.
4. (Football )
Defn: Same as Safety touchdown, below. Safety arch (Arch. ), a discharging arch. See under Discharge, v. t. -- Safety belt, a belt made of some buoyant material, or which is capable of being inflated, so as to enable a person to float in water; a life preserver. -- Safety buoy, a buoy to enable a person to float in water; a safety belt. -- Safety cage (Mach. ), a cage for an elevator or mine lift, having appliances to prevent it from dropping if the lifting rope should break. -- Safety lamp. (Mining ) See under Lamp. -- Safety match, a match which can be ignited only on a surface specially prepared for the purpose. -- Safety pin, a pin made in the form of a clasp, with a guard covering its point so that it will not prick the wearer. -- safety plug. See Fusible plug, under Fusible. -- Safety switch. See Switch. -- Safety touchdown (Football ), the act or result of a player's touching to the ground behind his own goal line a ball which received its last impulse from a man on his own side; -- distinguished from touchback. See Touchdown. -- Safety tube (Chem. ), a tube to prevent explosion, or to control delivery of gases by an automatic valvular connection with the outer air; especially, a bent funnel tube with bulbs for adding those reagents which produce unpleasant fumes or violent effervescence. -- Safety valve, a valve which is held shut by a spring or weight and opens automatically to permit the escape of steam, or confined gas, water, etc. , from a boiler, or other vessel, when the pressure becomes too great for safety; also, sometimes, a similar valve opening inward to admit air to a vessel in which the pressure is less than that of the atmosphere, to prevent collapse.
SAFETY BICYCLE
SAFETY BICYCLE Safety bicycle.
Defn: A bicycle with equal or nearly equal wheels, usually 28 inches diameter, driven by pedals connected to the rear (driving ) wheel by a multiplying gear.
SAFETY CHAIN
SAFETY CHAIN Safety chain. (a ) (Railroads ) A normally slack chain for preventing excessive movement between a truck and a car body in sluing. (b ) An auxiliary watch chain, secured to the clothes, usually out of sight, to prevent stealing of the watch. (c ) A chain of sheet metal links with an elongated hole through each broad end, made up by doubling the first link on itself, slipping the next link through and doubling, and so on.
New American Oxford Dictionary
safe
safe |sāf seɪf | ▶adjective 1 [ predic. ] protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost: eggs remain in the damp sand, safe from marine predators | she felt safer with them than alone. • Baseball having reached a base without being put out: Davis was safe when the right fielder dropped a fly ball. • Baseball allowing the batter to reach base and not involving an error: a safe hit. • not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury; not involving danger or risk: we have to cross the river where it's safe for us to do so | a safe investment that produced regular income. • (of a place ) affording security or protection: put it in a safe place. • often derogatory cautious and unenterprising: MacGregor would be a compromise, the safe choice. • based on good reasons or evidence and not likely to be proved wrong: the verdict is safe and satisfactory | his world, it's safe to say, will not fall apart. 2 uninjured; with no harm done: they had returned safe and sound | hopes of her safe return later faded. ▶noun 1 a strong fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables. 2 informal a condom. PHRASES in safe hands see hand. safe in the knowledge that used to indicate that one can do something without risk or worry on account of a specified fact: they used to recruit hundreds a year, safe in the knowledge that many would leave. to be on the safe side in order to have a margin of security against risks: to be on the safe side, she had recorded everything. DERIVATIVES safe ly adverb, safe ness noun ORIGIN Middle English (as an adjective ): from Old French sauf, from Latin salvus ‘uninjured. ’ The noun is from the verb save 1, later assimilated to the adjectival form.
safe area
safe ar e a ▶noun an area not liable to attack, esp. one designated as such by the United Nations.
safe bet
safe bet ▶noun a bet that is certain to succeed. • a thing in which confidence can be placed regarding a future outcome: it is a safe bet that the current owners will not sell.
safe-breaker
safe-breaker (also safe-blower or safe-cracker ) ▶noun informal a person who breaks open and robs safes.
safe conduct
safe con duct |seɪf kənˈdəkt | ▶noun immunity from arrest or harm when passing through an area. • a document securing such a privilege.
safecracker
safe crack er |ˈsāfˌkrakər ˈseɪfˌkrækər | ▶noun a person who breaks open and robs safes. DERIVATIVES safe crack ing noun
safe deposit
safe de pos it (also safety deposit ) ▶noun [ usu. as modifier ] a strongroom or safe in which valuables may be securely stored, typically in a bank or hotel: a safe-deposit box.
safeguard
safe guard |ˈsāfˌgärd ˈseɪfˌɡɑrd | ▶noun a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable: there were multiple safeguards to prevent the accidental release of a virus. ▶verb [ with obj. ] protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure: low interest rates are offering the opportunity to safeguard their financial futures. ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting protection or a safe conduct ): from Old French sauve garde, from sauve ‘safe ’ + garde ‘guard. ’ Compare with sagger .
safe haven
safe ha ven |seɪf ˈheɪvən | ▶noun 1 a place of refuge or security. 2 Law temporary refuge given to asylum seekers. • a country or area within a country where this is provided: if they merely hunker down in the six existing misnamed safe havens, it will become impossible for them to fulfill those missions.
safe house
safe house |ˈseɪf ˌhaʊs | ▶noun a house in a secret location, used by spies or criminals in hiding.
safekeeping
safe keep ing |ˈsāfˈkēpiNG ˌseɪfˈkipɪŋ | ▶noun preservation in a safe place: she'd put her wedding ring in her purse for safekeeping .
safelight
safe light |ˈsāfˌlīt ˈseɪflaɪt | ▶noun a light with a colored filter that can be used in a darkroom without affecting photosensitive film or paper.
safe period
safe period ▶noun the time during and near a woman's menstrual period when conception is least likely.
safe room
safe room ▶noun a room in a house or other building that is invulnerable to attack or intrusion, and from which security operations can be directed. Also called panic room.
safe seat
safe seat |seɪf sit | ▶noun a legislative seat that is likely to be retained with a large majority in an election.
safe sex
safe sex |seɪf sɛks | ▶noun sexual activity in which people take precautions to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS.
safety
safe ty |ˈsāftē ˈseɪfti | ▶noun ( pl. safeties ) 1 the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury: they should leave for their own safety | the survivors were airlifted to safety. • [ as modifier ] denoting something designed to prevent injury or damage: a safety barrier | a safety helmet. • short for safety lock. • informal a condom. 2 Football a defensive back who normally is positioned well behind the line of scrimmage. • a play in which the offense downs the ball (by action of the defense, or intentionally ) in their own end zone, scoring two points for the defense. PHRASES safety first used to advise caution. there's safety in numbers proverb being in a group of people makes you feel more confident or secure about taking action. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French sauvete, from medieval Latin salvitas, from Latin salvus ‘safe. ’
safety belt
safe ty belt |ˈseɪfti ˌbɛlt | ▶noun another term for seat belt.
safety boat
safe ty boat ▶noun an accompanying boat providing support in case of emergency, esp. in water sports or competitions.
safety cage
safe ty cage ▶noun a framework of reinforced struts protecting a car's passenger cabin against crash damage.
safety chain
safe ty chain ▶noun a chain fitted for security purposes, esp. on a door, watch, or piece of jewelry.
safety-critical
safe ty-crit i cal ▶adjective designed or needing to be fail-safe for safety purposes.
safety curtain
safe ty cur tain |ˈseɪfti ˈkərtn | ▶noun a fireproof curtain that can be lowered between the stage and the main part of a theater to prevent the spread of fire.
safety deposit
safe ty de pos it ▶noun another term for safe deposit.
safety engineer
safety en ¦gin |eer ▶noun a person trained in accident prevention, especially in industrial situations.
safety factor
safe ty fac tor ▶noun a margin of security against risks. • technical the ratio of a material's strength to an expected strain.
safety film
safe ty film ▶noun fire-resistant motion picture film.
safety fuse
safe ty fuse ▶noun 1 a protective electric fuse. 2 a fuse that burns at a constant slow rate, used for the controlled firing of a detonator.
safety glass
safe ty glass |ˈseɪfti ɡlæs | ▶noun 1 glass that has been toughened or laminated so that it is less likely to splinter when broken. 2 (safety glasses ) toughened glasses or goggles for protecting the eyes when using power tools or industrial or laboratory equipment.
safety harness
safe ty har ness ▶noun a system of belts or restraints to hold a person to prevent falling or injury.
safety lamp
safe ty lamp |ˈseɪfti ˌlæmp | ▶noun a miner's portable lamp with a flame that is protected, typically by wire gauze, to reduce the risk of explosion from ignited methane (firedamp ). The first to be introduced, in the early 19th century, was the Davy lamp.
safety lock
safe ty lock (also safety catch ) ▶noun a device that prevents a gun from being fired or a machine from being operated accidentally.
safety match
safe ty match |ˈseɪfti ˌmætʃ | ▶noun a match igniting only when struck on a specially prepared surface, esp. the side of a matchbook or matchbox.
safety net
safe ty net |ˈseɪfti ˌnɛt | ▶noun a net placed to catch an acrobat or similar performer in case of a fall. • a safeguard against possible hardship or adversity: a safety net for workers who lose their jobs.
safety pin
safe ty pin |ˈseɪfti ˌpɪn | ▶noun a pin with a point that is bent back to the head and is held in a guard when closed. ▶verb [ with obj. ] (safety-pin ) fasten with a safety pin.
safety razor
safe ty ra zor |ˈseɪfti ˈreɪzər | ▶noun a razor with a guard to reduce the risk of cutting the skin.
safety valve
safe ty valve |ˈseɪfti ˌvælv | ▶noun a valve opening automatically to relieve excessive pressure, esp. in a boiler. • a means of giving harmless vent to feelings of tension or stress.
safeword
safe word |ˈsāfˌwərd ˈsɛɪfˌwərd |(also safe word ) ▶noun a word serving as a prearranged and unambiguous signal to end an activity, such as between a dominant and submissive sexual couple.
Oxford Dictionary
safecracker
safe crack er |ˈsāfˌkrakər ˈseɪfˌkrækər | ▶noun a person who breaks open and robs safes. DERIVATIVES safe crack ing noun
safe room
safe room ▶noun a room in a house or other building that is invulnerable to attack or intrusion, and from which security operations can be directed. Also called panic room.
safety lock
safe ty lock (also safety catch ) ▶noun a device that prevents a gun from being fired or a machine from being operated accidentally.
safeword
safe word |ˈsāfˌwərd ˈsɛɪfˌwərd |(also safe word ) ▶noun a word serving as a prearranged and unambiguous signal to end an activity, such as between a dominant and submissive sexual couple.
safe
safe |seɪf | ▶adjective 1 [ predic. ] protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost: eggs remain in the damp sand, safe from marine predators | she felt safe with him. 2 not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury; not involving danger or risk: we have to cross the river where it's safe for us to do so | a safe investment that produced regular income. • (of a place ) affording security or protection: put it in a safe place. 3 often derogatory cautious and unenterprising: MacGregor would be a compromise, the safe choice. 4 based on good reasons or evidence and not likely to be proved wrong: the verdict is safe and satisfactory | his world, it's safe to say, will not fall apart. 5 uninjured; with no harm done: they had returned safe and sound | hopes of her safe return later faded. 6 informal excellent (used to express approval or enthusiasm ): that shirt is real safe. ▶noun 1 a strong fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables. 2 N. Amer. informal a condom. PHRASES as safe as houses see house. in safe hands see hand. safe in the knowledge that confident because of the specified fact: they used to recruit hundreds a year, safe in the knowledge that many would leave. a safe pair of hands see hand. to be on the safe side in order to have a margin of security against risks: to be on the safe side, she had recorded everything. DERIVATIVES safely adverb, safeness noun ORIGIN Middle English (as an adjective ): from Old French sauf, from Latin salvus ‘uninjured ’. The noun is from the verb save 1, later assimilated to the adjectival form.
safe area
safe area ▶noun an area not liable to attack, especially one designated as such by the United Nations.
safe bet
safe bet ▶noun a bet that is certain to succeed. • a thing in which confidence can be placed regarding a future outcome.
safe-breaker
safe-breaker (also safe-blower or safe-cracker ) ▶noun informal a person who breaks open and robs safes.
safe conduct
safe con |duct ▶noun [ mass noun ] immunity from arrest or harm when passing through an area. • [ count noun ] a document securing a person's safe conduct.
safe deposit
safe deposit (also safety deposit ) ▶noun [ usu. as modifier ] a strongroom or safe in which valuables may be securely stored, typically within a bank or hotel: a safe-deposit box.
safeguard
safe |guard |ˈseɪfgɑːd | ▶noun a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable: the charity called for tougher safeguards to protect Britain's remaining natural forests. ▶verb [ with obj. ] protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure: a framework which safeguards employees from exploitation. ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting protection or safe conduct ): from Old French sauve garde, from sauve ‘safe ’ + garde ‘guard ’. Compare with saggar .
safe haven
safe haven ▶noun a place of refuge or security.
safe house
safe house ▶noun a house in a secret location, used by spies or criminals in hiding.
safekeeping
safe keep |ing |ˌseɪf ˈkiːpɪŋ | ▶noun [ mass noun ] preservation in a safe place: she'd put her wedding ring in her purse for safekeeping .
safelight
safe |light ▶noun a light with a coloured filter that can be used in a darkroom without affecting photosensitive film or paper.
safe period
safe period ▶noun the time during and near a woman's menstrual period when conception is least likely.
safe seat
safe seat ▶noun Brit. a parliamentary seat that is likely to be retained with a large majority in an election.
safe sex
safe sex ▶noun [ mass noun ] sexual activity in which people take precautions to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS.
safety
safety |ˈseɪfti | ▶noun ( pl. safeties ) 1 [ mass noun ] the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury: they should leave for their own safety | the survivors were airlifted to safety. • [ as modifier ] denoting something designed to prevent injury or damage: a safety barrier | a safety helmet. • [ count noun ] N. Amer. short for safety catch. 2 American Football a defensive back who plays in a deep position. • a play in which the ball is downed by the offence in their own end zone, scoring two points to the defence. 3 US informal a condom. PHRASES safety first used to advise caution. there's safety in numbers proverb being in a group of people makes you feel more confident or secure about taking action. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French sauvete, from medieval Latin salvitas, from Latin salvus ‘safe ’.
safety belt
safety belt ▶noun a belt or strap securing a person to prevent injury, especially in a vehicle or aircraft.
safety boat
safety boat ▶noun an accompanying boat providing support in case of emergency, especially in water sports or competitive situations.
safety cage
safety cage ▶noun a protective metal cage, in particular a framework of reinforced struts protecting a car's passenger cabin against crash damage.
safety catch
safety catch ▶noun chiefly Brit. a device that prevents a gun being fired or a machine being operated accidentally.
safety chain
safety chain ▶noun a chain fitted for security purposes, especially on a door, watch, or piece of jewellery.
safety-critical
safety-critical ▶adjective designed or needing to be fail-safe for safety purposes.
safety curtain
safety cur |tain ▶noun a fireproof curtain that can be lowered between the stage and the main part of a theatre to prevent the spread of fire.
safety deposit
safety de |posit ▶noun another term for safe deposit.
safety engineer
safety en ¦gin |eer ▶noun a person trained in accident prevention, especially in industrial situations.
safety factor
safety fac ¦tor ▶noun a margin of security against risks. • technical the ratio of a material's strength to an expected strain.
safety film
safety film ▶noun [ mass noun ] fire-resistant cinema film.
safety fuse
safety fuse ▶noun 1 a protective electric fuse. 2 a fuse that burns at a constant slow rate, used for the controlled firing of a detonator.
safety glass
safety glass ▶noun 1 [ mass noun ] glass that has been toughened or laminated so that it is less likely to splinter when broken. 2 (safety glasses ) toughened glasses or goggles for protecting the eyes when using power tools or industrial or laboratory equipment.
safety harness
safety har |ness ▶noun a system of belts or restraints to hold a person to prevent falling or injury.
safety lamp
safety lamp ▶noun historical a miner's portable lamp with a flame protected, typically by wire gauze, to reduce the risk of explosion from ignited methane (firedamp ). The first to be introduced, in the early 19th century, was the Davy lamp.
safety match
safety match ▶noun a match igniting only when struck on a specially prepared surface, especially the side of a matchbox.
safety net
safety net ▶noun a net placed to catch an acrobat or similar performer in case of a fall. • a safeguard against possible hardship or adversity: a safety net for workers who lose their jobs.
safety pin
safety pin ▶noun a pin with a point that is bent back to the head and is held in a guard when closed.
safety razor
safety razor ▶noun a razor with a guard to reduce the risk of cutting the skin.
safety valve
safety valve ▶noun a valve that opens automatically to relieve excessive pressure. • a means of giving harmless vent to feelings of tension or stress.
American Oxford Thesaurus
safe
safe adjective 1 the jewels are safe in the bank: secure, protected, shielded, sheltered, guarded, out of harm's way. ANTONYMS insecure, at risk. 2 the lost children are all safe: unharmed, unhurt, uninjured, unscathed, all right, well, in one piece, out of danger, home free; informal OK. ANTONYMS in danger. 3 a safe place to hide: secure, sound, impregnable, unassailable, invulnerable. ANTONYMS dangerous. 4 a safe driver: cautious, circumspect, prudent, attentive; unadventurous, conservative, unenterprising. ANTONYMS reckless. 5 the drug is safe: harmless, innocuous, benign, nontoxic, nonpoisonous. ANTONYMS harmful. ▶noun I keep the ring in a safe: strongbox, safety-deposit box, safe-deposit box, coffer, strongroom, vault.
safeguard
safeguard noun a safeguard against terrorism: protection, defense, guard, screen, buffer, preventive, precaution, provision, security; surety, cover, insurance, indemnity. ▶verb the contract will safeguard 1,000 jobs: protect, preserve, conserve, save, secure, shield, guard, keep safe. ANTONYMS jeopardize.
safety
safety noun 1 the safety of the residents: welfare, well-being, protection, security. 2 she worried about the safety of planes: security, soundness, dependability, reliability. 3 we reached the safety of the shore: shelter, sanctuary, refuge.
Oxford Thesaurus
safe
safe adjective 1 the children are safe in bed | the jewels are safe in the bank: protected from harm /danger, shielded, sheltered, guarded, defended, secure, safe and sound, out of harm's way, all right. ANTONYMS unsafe, insecure, at risk. 2 the missing children are all safe: unharmed, all right, alive and well, well, unhurt, uninjured, unscathed, in one piece, undamaged, out of danger, out of the wood (s ); informal OK. ANTONYMS in danger. 3 the building is quite safe | it was a safe place to hide: secure, sound, risk-free, riskless, impregnable, unassailable, invulnerable. ANTONYMS dangerous. 4 he's a safe person to be with: trustworthy, capable of being trusted, trusty, faithful, reliable, dependable, responsible; level-headed, rational, sane, reasonable, sensible, sound, stable, mature, discreet, adult; capable, competent, conscientious; reputable, upright, honest, honourable. ANTONYMS unreliable. 5 he's a safe driver | on the safe side: cautious, circumspect, prudent, chary, attentive; timid, unadventurous, conservative, unenterprising; informal leery. ANTONYMS reckless. 6 the makers of the drug say it is safe for most people: harmless, innocuous, non-toxic, non-poisonous, non-irritant, benign, wholesome, mild. ANTONYMS harmful. ▶noun I'm proud of my medal and keep it in a safe: strongbox, safety-deposit box, safe-deposit box, coffer, casket, money chest, cash box, repository, depository, locker; strongroom, vault.
safe conduct
safe conduct noun 1 UN inspectors had been guaranteed safe conduct: freedom of movement, freedom to travel, free access; immunity. 2 the Scottish envoys had safe conducts to travel to Nottingham: (travel ) permit, pass, passport, transit visa, authority, authorization, credentials; French laissez-passer.
safeguard
safeguard noun early warning provides a safeguard against operational crises: protection, defence, guard, shelter, screen, buffer, preventive, precaution, prophylactic, provision, security, safety measure, surety, cover, insurance, indemnity. ▶verb the contract will safeguard about 1000 jobs: protect, afford protection to, shield, screen, defend, guard, keep safe, shelter; preserve, conserve, look after, save, secure. ANTONYMS jeopardize.
safe keeping
safe keeping noun the document was deposited in the bank vaults for safe keeping | the cash is placed in the safe keeping of the head teacher: protection, preservation, safety; custody, care, charge, keeping, surveillance, supervision, guardianship, trusteeship, tutelage, wardship.
safety
safety noun 1 she is still driving too fast for the safety of local residents: welfare, well-being, protection, security. ANTONYMS danger. 2 research into the safety of roll-on roll-off ferries: security, soundness, secureness, dependability, reliability, impregnability. 3 they had to reach the safety of open water: shelter, sanctuary, refuge. 4 the safety of medicines: harmlessness, lack of side effects.
Duden Dictionary
Safe
Safe Substantiv, maskulin oder Substantiv, Neutrum , der oder das |seɪf |der, auch: das Safe; Genitiv: des Safes, Plural: die Safes englisch safe, Substantivierung von: safe = unversehrt; sicher, geschützt < altfranzösisch sauf < lateinisch salvus = gesund, heil, also eigentlich = der Sichere a Geldschrank b Schließfach im Tresor [eines Geldinstituts ] zur sicheren Aufbewahrung von Geld, kostbarem Schmuck, Wertpapieren o. Ä.
Safer Sex
Sa fer Sex Substantiv, maskulin , der |ˈseɪfɐ ˈsɛks |der Safer Sex; Genitiv: des Safer Sex [es ] englisch, aus safer = sicherer (Komparativ von: safe = sicher, Safe ) und sex, Sex sexuelles Verhalten, das die Gefahr einer Aidsinfektion mindert
Safety-Car
Safe ty-Car, Safe ty car Substantiv, maskulin oder Substantiv, Neutrum Motorsport , der oder das Safetycar |ˈseɪftikɑː ˈseɪftikɑː |der oder das Safety-Car; Genitiv: des Safety-Cars, Plural: die Safety-Cars der oder das Safetycar; Genitiv: des Safetycars, Plural: die Safetycars zu englisch safety »Sicherheit « und car »Auto «Leitfahrzeug mit Gelblicht, das sich bei Formel-1 -Rennen in kritischen Fällen (z. B. bei Unfällen ) vor das Fahrerfeld setzt
Spanish Dictionary
safena
safena nombre femenino /adjetivo anat Vena que corre a lo largo de la pierna; hay dos, una por la parte interior y otra por la exterior .
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
safe
safe /seɪf /〖原義は 「無傷の 」〗(副 )safely, (名 )safety 形容詞 ～r ; ～st 1 〈行為が 〉 «人にとって /…するのに » 安全な , 危険な目に遭わない «for /for [in ] do ing » (↔unsafe , dangerous ); 〖it is safe to do 〗…しても大丈夫だ , 差し支えない ▸ It is safe to drink this water. ≒ This water is safe to drink .この水は飲んでも大丈夫だ ▸ It is safe to say [assume ] (that ) ……と言って [思って ]間違いない ▸ I prayed for my son's safe return .息子が無事に戻るのを祈った ▸ Have a safe trip .｟話 ｠(道中の )無事を祈ります .2 〖be ～〗〈人 物が 〉安全な , «…の » 危険がない «from » ; 〈人が 〉無事な , 無傷な ; 安心した ; 自信 [確信 ]のある (!be, come, arrive, return, bring, see, keepなどの補語として用いる ) ; 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗信頼が置ける, (運転などに )注意深い ▸ She felt safe when she was in her room .彼女は自分の部屋にいると落ち着いた ▸ It is the most important thing to keep our country safe from the threat of war .わが国を戦争の脅威から守ることが一番大切だ ▸ The president and his party arrived safe .大統領一行は無事到着した ▸ The kidnapped politician was found safe and sound [well ].誘拐された政治家は無事発見された ▸ safe in the knowledge that …｟書 ｠…ということを十分承知した上で [に自信を持って ]▸ He's always a safe driver .彼はいつも安全運転だ .3 〈場所が 〉 «…するのに » 安全な «to do , for do ing » (↔unsafe ); 〖名詞 の前で 〗危険の及ばない 〈距離 〉▸ This street is not safe for children to play in .この道は子供が遊ぶには安全でない ▸ These lakes are safe for swimming and fishing .このあたりの湖は泳いでも釣りをしても大丈夫だ ▸ The terrorist hid himself at a safe distance from the explosion .そのテロリストは爆破の危険のない所に身を隠した .4 〈方法などが 〉成功しそうな , リスクが少ない ▸ a safe investment 安全な投資 ▸ It's a safe bet that he will resign .彼の辞職はまず間違いない .5 〘時にけなして 〙〈話題 作品などが 〉無難な , 当り障りのない ▸ The weather is a safe subject at a party .パーティではその日の天気は無難な話題だ ▸ His latest novel is well organized, but so safe .彼の最新作はうまく書けているが (先が読めて )つまらない .6 〈囚人などが 〉逃げる恐れのない ; 危害を加えない [及ぼさない ]▸ The prisoner is safe in jail .囚人は監獄に入っているので逃げる心配はない .7 〖be ～〗〈秘密などが 〉漏れない ▸ Don't worry. Your secret is safe with me .大丈夫だ, 君の秘密は漏らさない .8 〖be ～ to do 〗確かに …する ▸ He is safe to win the election .彼はきっと選挙に勝つ .9 〘野球 〙セーフの (↔out ).10 〈議席が 〉確実に獲得できる .be [st à y ] on the s á fe s ì de ｟話 ｠大事を取る, 危険を冒さない .(It's ) b è tter (to be ) s à fe than s ó rry .｟話 ことわざ ｠あとで後悔するよりは時間がかかっても慎重にした方がよい ; 「転ばぬ先の杖 （つえ ）」.pl à y (it ) s á fe ｟くだけて ｠用心深くやる, 安全策を取る .名詞 C 1 金庫 .2 (食料品などの )貯蔵庫 , 冷蔵庫 ; (ハエよけの )蝿帳 （はいちよう ）.3 ｟米俗 ｠コンドーム .～̀ á rea 安全地帯 〘国連によって安全が確保される, 紛争当事国の一地域 〙.～́ br è aker ｟英 ｠＝safecracker .～́ br è aking ｟英 ｠＝safecracking .～̀ h á ven 1 (戦争などから逃れた人々が保護される )避難地域 .2 ｟米 ｠(政府の保護下で難民などが滞在することを認める )滞在許可 .3 (不快 心配な状況からの ) «…にとっての » 避難場所, 安息の地 «for » .～́ h ò use 隠れ家, アジト .～́ l ì ght 安全灯 .～́ p è riod 〖the ～〗(まず妊娠することのない )安全期間 .～̀ s é at ｟英 ｠当選確実な議席 .～̀ s é x 安全な性行為 〘コンドームなどでHIV 性病の感染を防ぐ 〙.s á fe ness 名詞 U 安全性, 安全なこと .
safe(-)conduct
s à fe (-)c ó nduct 名詞 U (紛争地域などの )安全通行権 ; C 安全通行券 .
safecracker
s á fe cr à cker 名詞 C ｟米 ｠金庫破り [泥棒 ].
safecracking
s á fe cr à cking 名詞 U ｟米 ｠金庫破り (をすること ).
safe(-)deposit
s à fe (-)dep ó sit 形容詞 貴重品を安全に保管する (safety-deposit ).名詞 C (銀行の )貸金庫 (safe-deposit box ).
safeguard
safe guard /séɪfɡɑ̀ː r d /〖safe (安全に )guard (守る )〗動詞 ～s /-dz /; ～ed ; /-ɪd /; ～ing 他動詞 ｟かたく ｠ «…から » 〈人 物 〉を保護する «from , against » ▸ safeguard our children from bad situations 悪い状況から私たちの子供たちを保護する .名詞 複 ～s /-dz /C 1 【危険などに対しての /安全のための 】予防措置 [検査 ]; 保護条項 [規定 ]; 安全装置 ; 緊急輸入制限 «against /for » ▸ sufficient safeguards against abuses in a law 法律の濫用に対する十分な保護条項 .2 ＝safe (-)conduct .3 護衛 (兵 ).～́ cl à use セーフガードクローズ, 緊急輸入制限条項 .
safekeeping
s à fe k é eping 名詞 U 保管, 管理 ; 保護 ▸ Lock it away for safekeeping .保管のためにかぎをかけてしまっておきなさい ▸ be in A's safekeeping Aの保護下にある .
safely
safe ly /séɪfli /→safe 副詞 more ～; most ～1 安全に , 無事に ▸ get home safely 無事帰宅する .2 〖文修飾 〗間違いなく ; 差し支えなく ▸ I can safely say he's one of the best assistants I've ever had .間違いなく彼は今まで僕が雇った中で最も優秀なアシスタントの1人だよ .
safety
safe ty /séɪfti /→safe 名詞 複 -ties /-z /1 U (人 物の )安全, 無事 (↔danger )▸ for the safety of natural resources 天然資源を守るために ▸ Children should be given a place where they can play in safety .子供たちには安全に遊べる場所が必要だ ▸ wear a helmet for safety's sake 安全のためにヘルメットを着用する ▸ Stay here for your own safety .安全のためここにいなさい .2 U (手段 方法の )安全 (性 ), 保全 ; 〖形容詞的に 〗安全確保の , 事故防止の (ための )▸ safety precautions [measures ]予防措置 [安全対策 ]▸ There were 800 police officers working to improve road safety .交通安全のために800人の警官が出動していた .3 U 安全な場所 ▸ In order to reach safety , we got on a helicopter .安全な場所に避難するために我々はヘリコプターに乗り込んだ .4 C 〘アメフト 〙セーフティ 〘攻撃側が自軍エンドゾーン内でボールをダウンすること; 敵に2点与える 〙.5 C (銃の )安全装置 (｟米 ｠safety lock , ｟主に英 ｠safety catch [bolt ]).6 C 〘野球 〙安打 (base hit ).7 C ｟米 くだけて ｠コンドーム .pl à y for s á fety 大事をとる .S à fety F í rst .安全第一 (!標語 ) .s à fety in n ú mbers ｟話 ｠数が多ければそれだけ安全 ▸ There's safety in numbers .｟ことわざ ｠数は力 .～́ b è lt 1 シートベルト (seat belt ).2 (高所作業用の )安全ベルト .～́ b ì cycle ｟古 ｠(サドルの低い )安全自転車 .～́ c ù rtain (劇場の )防火幕 〘ステージと客席を遮断して延焼を防ぐ役割 〙.～́ gl à ss 安全ガラス 〘割れた時とがったり飛び散ったりしない 〙.～́ ì sland ｟米 ｠(道路の )安全地帯 ((traffic ) island, ｟英 ｠refuge ).～́ l à mp (坑道で用いる )安全灯 .～́ m à tch (安全 )マッチ .～́ n è t 1 ｟比喩的に ｠(財政上などの )保障, 安全対策 .2 (サーカスやアクロバットなどで転落事故を防ぐ )安全ネット .～́ p ì n 安全ピン .～́ r à zor 安全かみそり .～́ v à lve 1 (感情 欲望などの )はけ口 .2 (ボイラーなどの )安全弁 .～́ z ò ne ｟米 ｠＝safety island .
safety-deposit
s á fety-dep ò sit 形容詞 ＝safe (-)deposit .
safety-first
s à fety-f í rst 形容詞 〖名詞 の前で 〗1 安全第一の .2 ｟しばしばけなして ｠安全第一主義の, 用心深い, 慎重な .
The Wordsmith Dictionary