A possible solution or preemptive action to prevent possible problems and reduce risks.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
safeguard (noun)1.
a) - pass safe-conduct
b) - convoy escort
2.
a) a precautionary measure, stipulation, or device
b) a technical contrivance to prevent accident
transitive verb
1.
to provide a safeguard for
2.
to make safe - protect defend
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
safeguard (noun)1.
means or method of defending
SYNONYMS:
aegis ( egis), ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall, wardRELATED WORDS:
arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry; fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, strongholdNEAR ANTONYMS:
aggression, assault, attack, offense ( offence), offensive2.
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
SYNONYMS:
caution, fail-safe, palladium, preventive, safeguardRELATED WORDS:
armor, cover, guard, protection, screen, shield, wall, wardto drive danger or attack away from
SYNONYMS:
bulwark, cover, fence, fend, forfend, guard, keep, protect, safeguard, screen, secure, shield, wardRELATED WORDS:
avert, prevent; oppose, resist, withstand; battle, contend, fight, war; conserve, preserve, save; buffer, palisade, picket, wallNEAR ANTONYMS:
bombard, storm; beset, besiege, overrun; capitulate, cave, submit, yieldprotection, defense, security, precaution, shield
