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safety guard
[ˈseɪfti ɡɑːrd]
noun
pl: safety guards
guarda de segurança
1.
A protective device or barrier designed to prevent injury or accidents
The machine has a safety guard to protect workers from sharp blades.
A máquina tem uma guarda de segurança para proteger os trabalhadores das lâminas afiadas.
2.
A person employed to protect people or property from harm or theft
The safety guard checked everyone entering the building.
O guarda de segurança verificou todos que entravam no prédio.
Synonyms
protective guard
security guard
safety device
protective barrier
safeguard
Antonyms
hazard
danger
risk
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
guarda de segurança
Most common usage for both device and person
São Paulo
protetor de segurança
Often used for mechanical devices
Portugal
proteção de segurança
Commonly used for protective devices on machinery
Related Idioms & Phrases
safety first
let your guard down
stand guard
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