safety
/ˈseɪfti/
NOUN
1. The condition of being safe
The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
1.1. Freedom from danger or harm
A state of being protected from danger, injury, loss, or other forms of harm.
Synonyms
- security
- safeness
- protection
- shelter
- refuge
- sanctuary
- haven
Antonyms
- danger
- peril
- risk
- hazard
- jeopardy
- vulnerability
Examples
- Always prioritize your safety when operating heavy machinery.
- The school has strict rules to ensure the safety of all students.
- The lifeguard closely monitored the swimmers to guarantee their safety.
Related Words
- precaution
- prevention
- guardianship
- safeguarding
1.2. Protection and defense
The state of being defended or shielded against threats, attacks, or harmful external forces.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- exposure
- endangerment
- imperilment
- susceptibility
Examples
- The fortress provided safety for the people during the attack.
Related Words
1.3. Freedom from uncertainty or risk
A condition of assurance, stability, or certainty in which the possibility of loss or failure is minimized.
Synonyms
- assurance
- security
- certainty
- immunity
Antonyms
- instability
- precariousness
- uncertainty
- risk
Examples
- The company invested in advanced technology to enhance workplace safety.
Related Words
NOUN
2. A mechanism preventing accidental firing
A mechanism on a weapon or dangerous equipment designed to prevent accidental firing.
2.1. Weapon safety mechanism
A device or locking mechanism on a firearm that prevents it from being fired accidentally.
Synonyms
- lock
- fail-safe
Related Words
- firing pin
- trigger
- safety catch
NOUN
3. Preservation from escape
Preservation from escape; close custody.
3.1. Secure custody
The state of keeping someone or something securely confined or guarded to prevent escape.
Synonyms
- custody
- guardianship
Related Words
- detention
- confinement
- guarding
VERB
4. To secure a mechanical component
To secure a mechanical component, as in aviation, to keep it from becoming detached even under vibration.
4.1. Preventing mechanical detachment
To fasten or secure a mechanical component so that it remains attached despite vibration or movement.
Synonyms
- secure
- fasten
- lock
Related Words
VERB
5. To secure a firearm's firing pin
To secure a firing pin, as in guns, to keep the gun from firing.
5.1. Preventing firearm discharge
To engage or secure a firearm mechanism so that the weapon cannot discharge.
Synonyms
- lock
- secure
Related Words
- safety catch
- firing pin
- trigger lock