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noun ADJ. bank, hotel, office | wall VERB + SAFE open | close, lock | break into, crack, adj. VERBS be, feel, seem | become | remain, stay | play (it) Does good marketing mean playing safe (= avoiding risks) and staying traditional? | make sth, render sth The army experts made the bomb safe. | keep sth Keep your money safe by carrying it in an inside pocket. | consider sth, declare sth, deem sth The water was not considered safe to drink. ADV. all, extremely, really, very Don't worry?he'll be all safe and snug in the barn. | absolutely, completely, perfectly, quite, totally a completely safe and secure environment for young children | not entirely The wood is never entirely safe for women on their own. | comparatively, fairly, pretty, reasonably, relatively | enough You should be safe enough, but don't go too far. | environmentally She claimed that nuclear power was the most environmentally safe form of energy. PREP. from They were safe from attack. | with Your money will be safe with me. PHRASES better safe than sorry, safe and sound They returned from their adventure safe and sound.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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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
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.
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