English · Word Candidate

safety

/ˈseɪfti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: safeties · safetying · safetied

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tình trạng hoặc cảm giác an toàn; bảo mật; chắc chắn

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

If you push it to the limit, safety is not guaranteed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A safety lock or safety catch: a mechanism on a weapon or dangerous equipment designed to prevent accidental firing or operation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một cơ chế an toàn trên vũ khí hoặc thiết bị nguy hiểm

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

Be sure that the safety is set before proceeding.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To secure (a mechanical component, as in aviation) to keep it from becoming detached even under vibration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để cố định một bộ phận cơ khí

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

to secure a firing pin, as in guns, to keep the gun from firing

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để cố định chốt kích hoạt

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Verb

Examples

Time went back to normal for him; he safetied his own weapon and dropped it, jumping forward.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “safety” mean?

The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.

Is “safety” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.