make safe
US: /meɪk ˈseɪf/
made safe
Definition Conjugation

Definition of make safe - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

safetyremove danger from something so nobody gets hurt
  • Engineers worked all night to make safe the damaged bridge.
  • The bomb squad moved in to make safe the suspicious package.
  • Technicians worked to make safe the laboratory after the chemical spill.
cap hat
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with make

make ofv.
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
make sensev.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
make breadv.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
make conversationv.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
make one's bedv.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
make one's eyes waterv.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.

Expressions with safe

safe harborn.
place of safety and refuge
The small bay served as a safe harbor during the storm..
safe betn.
something very likely to happen
Investing in technology is a safe bet for future profits..
safe harbourn.
legal provision protecting from liability
The company relied on a safe harbour to avoid penalties.
safe seatn.
electoral district likely to be won by a specific party
The party focused less on campaigning in the safe seat areas..
in safe handsadj.
protected from harm or danger
With the new security system, we are in safe hands.
safe and soundadj.
not hurt or harmed after being in danger
They arrived home safe and sound after the storm.
not safe for workadj.
inappropriate for a professional setting
The video is not safe for work due to explicit content.
on the safe sideadv.
acting cautiously to avoid risk or danger
She left early to be on the safe side.
play it safev.
take a cautious, risk-free approach
She decided to play it safe and save her money.
safe pair of handsn.
reliable person trusted to handle important situations
We need a safe pair of hands for this project.

Terms related to make safe

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
safeguardsafeguardedsafeguardingsafekeepingsafenesssafetysafewordbaseballclothingfoamfrontheadwear

Terms with make safe included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
safety checkn.
safety
inspection done to make sure people, places or things are safe
ensurev.
protect
make safe or secure from harm
securev.
protection
make safe from harm or attack
gain someone's confidencev.
relationship
make someone trust you or feel safe with you
I've got you coveredexp.
protection safety
will protect or make sure you are safe
secure a dealv.
safety
make an agreement safe from failure
double-checkv.
accuracy safety
check again to make sure it is correct or safe
babyproofv.
safety
make a place safe for babies

View all translations of make safe

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:sécuriser, ...
  2. German:sichern, ...
  3. Italian:mettere in sicurezza, ...
  4. Spanish:asegurar, ...
  5. Portuguese:tornar seguro, ...
  6. Chinese:排除危险, ...
  7. Japanese:安全にする, ...
  8. Arabic:أَمَّنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַבְטִיחַ בְּטִיחוּת, ...
  10. Russian:обезопасивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зробити безпечним, ...
  12. Hindi:सुरक्षित बनाना, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery

Helping millions of people and large organizations communicate more efficiently and precisely in all languages.
Products
Translate Text
Translate Documents
Translation in Context
Grammar Check
Synonyms
Conjugation
Free apps
Reverso for Mac/Windows
Reverso for iOS/Android
Reverso for Chrome/Edge
Offers
Reverso Premium
Reverso Corporate Translator
FAQ
|
Contact
|
About Reverso
|
Terms & Conditions
|
Privacy Settings
|
Privacy Policy
©2026 Reverso. All rights reserved.
English Chinese Dictionary|English Swedish Dictionary|English Romanian Dictionary|English Portuguese Dictionary|English Polish Dictionary|English Dutch Dictionary|English Korean Dictionary|English Japanese Dictionary|English Hebrew Dictionary|English Spanish Dictionary|English German Dictionary|English Arabic Dictionary|English Turkish Dictionary|English Russian Dictionary|English Italian Dictionary|English Ukrainian Dictionary|English French Dictionary|English Vietnamese Dictionary|English Bengali Dictionary|English Danish Dictionary|English Greek Dictionary|English Hindi Dictionary|English Brazilian Portuguese Dictionary|English Persian Dictionary|English Thai Dictionary|English Catalan Dictionary|English Czech Dictionary|English Hungarian Dictionary|English Khmer Dictionary