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I . safe [seıf] ADJ

II . safe [seıf] N

1. safe:

safe

safe [seıf]

play (it) safe
play (it) safe
safe and sound
▶ safely ADV
▶ safeness N

microwave-safe N

microwave-safe → microwave-proof

See also microwave-proof

safe-deposit box, safety-deposit box N

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
She had written lyrics before, but called them safe, just neatly rhymed words.
en.wikipedia.org
The debate has been passionate, sometimes rancorous, peppered with conspiracy theories and questions about whether it works and if it's safe.
calgaryherald.com
Rolling hills covered in sparse vegetation and deep snowdrifts make this a relatively safe and open area for new hunters.
en.wikipedia.org
The microbiology of the lake is monitored, and it is considered safe for fishing and swimming.
en.wikipedia.org
It was time to settle down in our allotted space -- a four-bedded room with a desk, almirahs, a safe, a refrigerator and cushy chairs.
www.thehindu.com
Making a hostage taker feel safe and secure helps establish a bond between a negotiator and a hostage taker.
www.npr.org
Lead levels for the general public were 5 times lower than those for e-waste workers, but was still higher than the safe amount.
en.wikipedia.org
The most common and widely used method for detection is fluorescence labeling which is highly sensitive, safe and compatible with readily available microarray laser scanners.
en.wikipedia.org
This type of meringue is safe to use without cooking.
en.wikipedia.org
There is a critical unmet need for new technologies to achieve fusion that are safe, effective, and that eliminate the need for bone autograft.
www.proactiveinvestors.com.au

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