safety (EN)

noun

noun “safety”

1. the condition of being safe; freedom from harm, danger, or injury
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   Ensuring the safety of all passengers is our top priority.
2. a device designed to prevent accidents or undesirable outcomes, especially on weapons or machinery
   Always engage the safety on your firearm when not in use.
3. (American football) a play in which the offensive player is tackled behind their own goal line, scoring two points for the opposing team
   The game turned when the defense scored a safety in the fourth quarter.
4. (American football) a defensive player positioned farthest from the line of scrimmage, responsible for preventing big plays
   The safety made a crucial interception late in the game.
5. (baseball) a safety squeeze play intended to allow a runner to score from third base
   The coach called for a safety squeeze to bring the runner home.