OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 5487

safety

/ˈseɪfti/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
amparo • asegureña • seguranza • seguridad
The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
He managed to reach the border and escape to safety.
If you push it to the limit, safety is not guaranteed.
seguro
A safety lock or safety catch: a mechanism on a weapon or dangerous equipment designed to prevent accidental firing or operation.
Be sure that the safety is set before proceeding.
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