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I.safe¹ S2 W2 /seɪf/ BrE AmE adjective (comparative safer, superlative safest)
[Word Family: noun: ↑safe, ↑safety; adverb: ↑safely; adjective: ↑safe ≠ ↑unsafe]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: sauf, from Latin salvus 'safe, healthy']
1. NOT IN DANGER [not before noun] not in danger of being harmed, lost, or stolen OPP unsafe ⇨ safety:
She doesn’t feel safe in the house on her own.
safe from
The birds’ nests are high up, safe from predators.
Make sure you keep these documents safe.
be (as) safe as houses British English (=be completely safe)
Your money will be as safe as houses.
2. NOT HARMED OR LOST not harmed, lost, or stolen:
Your family are all safe.
safe and sound/well (=unharmed, especially after being in danger)
The missing children were found safe and sound.
3. NOT CAUSING HARM not likely to cause any physical injury or harm OPP dangerous:
Flying is one of the safest forms of travel.
Don’t go near the edge – it isn’t safe.
a safe working environment
it is safe (for somebody) to do something
Is it safe to swim here?
safe to use/drink/eat etc
The water is treated to make it safe to drink.
safe for
play areas that are safe for children
(at/from) a safe distance
We watched from a safe distance.
Drivers should keep a safe distance from the car in front.
safe driver
Women are safer drivers than men.
4. NO RISK not involving any risk and very likely to be successful:
a safe investment
a safe method of contraception
it’s safe to say/assume (that)
I think it’s safe to say that the future is looking pretty good.
5. safe place a place where something is not likely to be stolen or lost
keep/put something in a safe place
Keep your credit cards in a safe place.
6. safe journey/arrival/return etc a journey etc when someone or something is not harmed or lost:
His family celebrated his safe return home.
safe journey British English (=said to someone when they start a long journey)
Dad rang to wish me a safe journey.
7. SUBJECT a safe subject of conversation is not likely to upset anyone or make people argue:
I kept to safe subjects, like the weather.
8. to be on the safe side spoken to do something in order to be certain to avoid an unpleasant situation:
I’d take an umbrella, just to be on the safe side.
9. be in safe hands to be with someone who will look after you very well:
Everyone wants to feel that their children are in safe hands.
10. better (to be) safe than sorry spoken used to say that it is better to be careful, even if this takes time, effort etc, than take a risk that may have a bad result:
Set the alarm clock – better safe than sorry!
11. safe in the knowledge that ... completely certain that something is true or will happen:
She went out, safe in the knowledge that no one else was awake.
12. a safe pair of hands someone you can trust to do a difficult job without making mistakes
13. safe! British English spoken informal used by young people to show approval of something:
‘Alex is having a party.’ ‘Oh, safe!’
14. NO PROBLEM British English spoken informal used to say that something is good and that there is no problem:
‘How’s your new boss?’ ‘She’s safe.’
⇨ play it safe at ↑play¹(9), ⇨ it’s a safe bet (that) at ↑bet²(4), ⇨ safe seat at ↑seat¹(2), ⇨ sb’s secret is safe (with somebody) at ↑secret²(1)
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THESAURUS
not in danger
▪ safe not in danger of being harmed, lost, or stolen. Also used about a place where someone or something is safe: I don’t feel safe around here. | Keep your valuables in a safe place.
▪ secure if something is secure, it is safe from thieves and criminals. Also used about a place where something is safe: How do I know that my personal details are secure? | The money is in a very secure place.
▪ well protected not likely to be damaged or harmed by something: The equipment was well protected from the rain. | Always make sure that you are well protected from the sun.
▪ out of harm’s way in a place where someone or something cannot be hurt or damaged: She put the glass vases on the top shelf, out of harm’s way. | Make sure that he stays out of harm’s way.
not harmed or damaged
▪ safe not harmed or damaged: The children are all safe.
▪ OK/all right informal safe and not hurt: I was glad to hear that you were OK.
▪ unharmed not hurt: The kidnappers released the young man unharmed.
▪ unscathed /ʌnˈskeɪðd/ not hurt or damaged, after an accident, an attack, or a dangerous experience – used when you are surprised by this: The baby escaped unscathed. | Miraculously, the old part of the city remained unscathed.
▪ in one piece informal not harmed or damaged, especially after a journey or a dangerous experience: I’m glad you’re home in one piece.
▪ out of danger safe, after being in a dangerous situation: As soon as they were out of danger, they stopped for a rest. | His doctors say he is out of danger.
II.safe² BrE AmE noun [countable]
[Word Family: noun: ↑safe, ↑safety; adverb: ↑safely; adjective: ↑safe ≠ ↑unsafe]

a strong metal box or cupboard with special locks where you keep money and valuable things
III.safe³ BrE AmE interjection British English informal
said by young people as a greeting

safehu

◎	[seif]
※	danh từ
	■	chạn (đựng đồ ăn)
	■	tủ sắt, két sắt
※	tính từ
	■	an toàn, chắc chắn (được che chở khỏi nguy hiểm, thiệt hại)
		☆	to feel safe
			cảm thấy an toàn
		☆	to see somebody safe home
			đưa người nào về nhà an toàn
		☆	to be safe from the enemy
			chắc chắn không bị địch tấn công
		☆	to put something in a safe place
			để vật gì vào một nơi chắc chắn
		☆	it is safe to say that
			có thể nói một cách chắc rằng
		☆	the safe period
			thời kỳ an toàn
	■	có thể tin cậy, chắc chắn
	■	thận trọng, dè dặt; tỏ ra thận trọng
		☆	a safe critic
			một nhà phê bình thận trọng
		☆	a safe choice
			một sự lựa chọn thận trọng
	〆	safe and sound
		✓	bình an vô sự
	〆	in (somebody's) safe keeping
		✓	được che chở
	〆	on the safe side
		✓	cho chắc chắn
	〆	play (it) safe
		✓	chơi chắc ăn
	〆	as safe as houses
		✓	rất an toàn
	〆	a safe bet
		✓	điều chắc chắn thành công