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safeguarding

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/ˌseɪfˈɡɑːr.dɪŋ/ · safe-guard-ing

The action of protecting someone or something from harm or damage.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of protecting someone or something from harm or damage.

کسی چیز یا شخص کو نقصان یا خطرے سے بچانے کی کارروائی.

محافظت

Muhafizat

Formal: تحفظ

Synonyms

protectionsafeguardsecurityتحفظمحافظتحفاظت

Antonyms

endangermentthreatharmخطرہنقصاننقص

Common Collocations

  • safeguarding measures
  • safeguarding policies
  • safeguarding children

Example Sentences

The school is implementing new safeguarding policies.

اسکول نئے حفاظتی اقدامات نافذ کر رہا ہے.

School naye hifazati iqdam nafez kar raha hai.

Safeguarding the environment is a priority for many organizations.

ماحول کی حفاظت بہت سی تنظیموں کی ترجیح ہے.

Maahaul ki hifazat bohat si tanzimon ki tarjeeh hai.

The committee is focused on safeguarding the rights of children.

کمیٹی بچوں کے حقوق کی حفاظت پر توجہ مرکوز کر رہی ہے.

Committee bachon ke haqooq ki hifazat par tawajjo markooz kar rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

safeguard:Safeguarding refers to the active process of protecting, while safeguard can be more passive or refer to a specific measure of protection.

Word Family

safeguard
nounمحافظت
safeguard
verbمحافظت کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a guard standing to protect something valuable.

Imagine a shield symbolizing protection.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "safeguard" — to protect or ensure safety

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved from the Old English words 'safe' meaning secure and 'guard' meaning to protect, which combined reflects the action of protecting something or someone.