safesafe1 /seɪf/ adjectiveadj1not likely to cause any harm or injuryOur products are safe when used correctly.
Recycling is a safer and cheaper alternative to burning waste.
2not in danger of being lost, harmed, or stolenHow safe is your job?
safe fromWith this software, users should be safe from virus attacks.
3[only before a noun] not involving any risk and very likely to succeedThe dollar is usually regarded as a safe investment.
In a weak economy, precious metals stocks are a safe haven for investors (=people who invest in them are unlikely to lose money).
4play it safe to not take any risksBankers are playing it safe by investing in well-established blue chip stocks.