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How to pronounce safety
Say it like this: /ˈseɪfti/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does safety mean?
nounThe condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
“He managed to reach the border and escape to safety.”
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.”
Preservation from escape; close custody.
verbTo secure (a mechanical component, as in aviation) to keep it from becoming detached even under vibration.
to secure a firing pin, as in guns, to keep the gun from firing
“Time went back to normal for him; he safetied his own weapon and dropped it, jumping forward.”
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