safe

B1 · Intermediate

adj. not likely to cause any trouble, mistakes, or loss.

adj. involving little or no risk of failure, error, or financial loss.

日本語:無難※

“Putting your money in a bank is usually a safe investment.”

“The board decided that a conservative expansion strategy was the safe choice given the current volatility of the global market.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. avoiding danger or not taking any chances.

adj. characterised by caution and a desire to avoid unnecessary risks.

日本語:手堅い※

“It is better to be safe than sorry when driving in the snow.”

“The manager took a safe approach to the negotiations, refusing to commit to any long-term contracts until the budget was finalised.”

C1 · Advanced British English · Slang

adj. used to say that something is good, cool, or that you agree.

adj. used as a term of approbation or to indicate that a situation is acceptable.

“Don't worry about the money, it's safe.”

“He's a safe guy, you can trust him to help us out with the move.”

C1 · Advanced Computing Technical

adj. a way of writing computer code that prevents common errors.

adj. referring to a programming language or operation that prevents certain types of memory or logic errors.

“Rust is known for being a memory-safe language.”

“The developer prioritised thread-safe operations to ensure the application would not crash under heavy concurrent loads.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a strong metal box with a lock used for keeping money or valuable things.

n. a reinforced container, typically made of steel, equipped with a complex lock for the secure storage of valuables.

“The hotel room has a small safe for your passport and cash.”

“The burglars were unable to crack the heavy safe, despite having several hours to work on the combination lock.”