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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
safety
/ˈseɪfti/
noun1 of 2
state of being free from harm or danger
- “Health and safety are very important in the construction sector.”Tatoeba
- “The accident was a strong argument for new safety measures.”Tatoeba
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verb2 of 2
To secure (a mechanical component, as in aviation) to keep it from becoming detached even under vibration.
Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)