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safety mechanism

[/ˈseɪfti ˈmɛkənɪzəm/]
nounpl: safety mechanisms
mecanismo de segurança
1. A device or system designed to prevent accidents, injuries, or damage by automatically stopping or controlling a process
The car has multiple safety mechanisms to protect passengers in case of collision.
O carro possui múltiplos mecanismos de segurança para proteger os passageiros em caso de colisão.
2. A protective feature built into equipment or machinery to ensure safe operation
The elevator has a safety mechanism that prevents it from falling if the cable breaks.
O elevador possui um mecanismo de segurança que evita que ele caia se o cabo se romper.
3. A procedural or organizational safeguard designed to prevent errors or mishaps
Quality control is an important safety mechanism in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
O controle de qualidade é um importante mecanismo de segurança na fabricação farmacêutica.
Synonyms
safety devicesafety systemprotective mechanismsafeguard
Antonyms
hazarddangerrisk

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mecanismo de segurança
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
mecanismo de segurança
Standard usage in industrial and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mecanismo de segurança
Standard usage, sometimes abbreviated as 'dispositivo de segurança'
Portugal
mecanismo de segurança
Also used: 'dispositivo de proteção' or 'sistema de segurança'

Related Idioms & Phrases

built-in safety mechanism
failsafe mechanism
trigger a safety mechanism
bypass a safety mechanism
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