safety

/ˈseɪfti/
noun
  1. The state of being protected from danger, harm, or injury.
    • She was worried about the safety of her children at the playground.
    • The new car has many safety features like airbags and anti-lock brakes.
    • The workers wore helmets for safety.
  2. A device or feature designed to prevent accidents or injury.
    • The safety on the chainsaw prevents it from starting accidentally.
    • Press the safety on the gun before storing it.
    • He flipped the safety switch to turn off the power.
  3. A place where you are protected from danger.
    • The hikers reached the safety of the cabin before the storm hit.
    • The witness was moved to a place of safety.
    • The animals fled to the safety of the forest.
  4. In American football, a defensive player who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage.
    • The safety intercepted the pass and ran for a touchdown.
    • He plays safety for the high school football team.
    • The safety made a crucial tackle on the last play.
  5. In baseball, a successful hit that allows the batter to reach base safely.
    • The shortstop fielded the safety and threw to first.
    • He has three safeties in today's game.
    • The batter hit a safety to left field.
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