safekeeping
ˈseɪfˌkipɪŋ
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Definition of safekeeping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
protectionact of keeping something safe from harm or theft
  • She entrusted her jewelry to him for safekeeping.
custody guardianship protection
2.
securitystorage of assets in a secure location
  • The bank offers safekeeping for valuable documents.
custody guardianship protection

Adjective

protectedkept safe from harm or loss
  • The safekeeping documents were stored in a locked drawer.
guarded protected secure
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kept safe and protected from harm or loss
The documents are in safekeeping until you return.

Origin of safekeeping

Old English, safe (unharmed) + keeping (guarding)

Terms with safekeeping included in their meaning

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finance
place money into a financial institution for safekeeping
store
slip something into a clothing pouch for safekeeping
storage
place something somewhere for safekeeping
finance
money placed in a bank for safekeeping
safekeeping
store something valuable in a safe place
business
transfer goods for sale or safekeeping
finance
place money into an account for safekeeping or future use
general
place where items are kept for long-term keeping or safekeeping

Examples of safekeeping in a sentence

  • She left her car keys with a friend for safekeeping.
  • Jewelry was placed in safekeeping at the vault.
  • For safekeeping, the heirlooms were locked away.
  • The safekeeping measures were reviewed annually.
  • Jewelry was placed in safekeeping during the renovation.

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  1. French:garde, en sécurité, ...
  2. German:Aufbewahrung, sicher, ...
  3. Italian:custodia, custodito, ...
  4. Spanish:custodia, protegido, ...
  5. Portuguese:custódia, protegido, ...
  6. Chinese:保管, 安全保存的, ...
  7. Japanese:保管, 保管用の, ...
  8. Arabic:حِفْظ, محفوظ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁמִירָה, שָׁמוּר, ...
  10. Russian:сохранность, надежный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збереження, охоронний, ...
  12. Hindi:सुरक्षा, सुरक्षित, ...
safekeep
ˈseɪfˌkip
safekept

Definition of safekeep - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
protectionRarekeep something safe from harm or lossRare
  • The bank will safekeep your valuables securely.
guard protect
2.
securityRareUSstore something in a safe placeRareUS
  • She safekeeps her jewelry in a locked drawer.
protect store
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Origin of safekeep

English, safe (secure) + keep (to hold)

Examples of safekeep in a sentence

  • The museum safekeeps the artifacts in a vault.
  • He safekeeps important documents in a fireproof safe.
  • They safekeep their passports in a secure vault.

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  1. French:garder, conserver, ...
  2. German:aufbewahren, sicher aufbewahren, ...
  3. Italian:custodire, conservare in un luogo sicuro, ...
  4. Spanish:guardar, guardar en lugar seguro, ...
  5. Portuguese:guardar, guardar em segurança, ...
  6. Chinese:保管, 存放, ...
  7. Japanese:保管する, ...
  8. Arabic:حَفِظَ, أَوْدَعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁמוֹר, לְאַחְסֵן, ...
  10. Russian:хранить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зберігати, зберігати в безпечному місці, ...
  12. Hindi:सुरक्षित रखना, सहेजना, ...

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