safety
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.the state of being safe and protected from danger or injury.
n.the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.
Simple“The parents were worried about the safety of their children during the storm.”
In context“The government implemented new regulations to ensure the safety of workers in high-risk industrial environments.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a switch or lock on a machine or gun that prevents it from working by accident.
n.a mechanism, such as a catch or lock, designed to prevent the accidental operation of a device or the firing of a weapon.
Simple“Always make sure the safety is on before you clean the equipment.”
In context“The instructor emphasized that the safety must remain engaged until the moment the operator is prepared to discharge the firearm.”
Synonymssafety catchlock - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a way to score two points in American football when the attacking team is tackled in their own end zone.
n.a scoring play worth two points, occurring when the ball carrier is tackled in their own end zone or the ball becomes dead there.
Simple“The game was so close that a single safety decided the winner.”
In context“The defense managed to trap the quarterback in the end zone, resulting in a safety that shifted the momentum of the game.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
n.a defensive player in American football who stays furthest back to stop long passes.
n.a defensive back who lines up furthest from the line of scrimmage, acting as the last line of defense against long passes and runs.
Simple“The safety ran across the field to intercept the deep pass.”
In context“As the last line of defense, the free safety must possess exceptional speed and the ability to read the quarterback's intentions.”
- 05 C2 Proficiency
v.to fix a part of a machine tightly so it does not fall off.
v.to secure a mechanical component, particularly in aviation or high-vibration environments, to prevent it from loosening or detaching.
Simple“The mechanic had to safety the bolts to make sure they stayed tight during the flight.”
In context“Technicians are required to safety every critical fastener on the engine housing to withstand the extreme vibrations of takeoff.”
Usageoften used in engineering and maintenance contexts
Usage safety concerns · safety features · safety guidance
Inherited from Middle English savete, from Old French sauveté, from earlier salvetet, from Medieval Latin salvitās, salvitātem, from Latin salvus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.