'Safeguard' definitions:

Definition of 'safeguard'

From: WordNet
noun
A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down" [syn: precaution, safeguard, guard]
noun
A document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war [syn: safe-conduct, safeguard]
verb
Make safe
verb
Escort safely

Definition of 'Safeguard'

From: GCIDE
  • Safeguard \Safe"guard`\, n. [Safe = guard: cf. F. sauvegarde.]
  • 1. One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne. --Granville. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Safeguard'

From: GCIDE
  • Safeguard \Safe"guard`\, v. t. To guard; to protect. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'safeguard'

From: Moby Thesaurus