Safe
A safe (also called a strongbox or coffer) is a secure lockable box used for securing valuable objects against theft and/or damage from fire. A safe is usually a hollow cuboid or cylinder, with one face being removable or hinged to form a door. The body and door may be cast from metal (such as steel) or formed out of plastic through blow molding. Bank teller safes typically are secured to the counter, have a slit opening for dropping valuables into the safe without opening it, and a time-delay combination lock to foil robbers/and or thieves. One significant distinction between types of safes is whether the safe is secured to a wall or structure or if it can be moved around. A less secure version (only suitable for petty cash) is usually called a cash-box.
Safe (adjective)
Not in danger; out of harm’s reach.
“You’ll be safe here.”
Safe (adjective)
Free from risk; harmless, riskless.
“It’s safe to eat this.”
Safe (adjective)
Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.
“We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over.”
Safe (adjective)
When a batter successfully reaches first base, or when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base or returns to the base he last occupied; not out.
“The pitcher attempted to pick off the runner at first, but he was safe.”
Safe (adjective)
Properly secured; secure.
“The documents are safe.”
Safe (adjective)
Not susceptible to a specified source of harm.
“dishwasher safe;”
“dishwasher-safe”
Safe (adjective)
Great, cool, awesome, respectable; a term of approbation.
Safe (adjective)
Lenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.
Safe (adjective)
Reliable; trusty.
Safe (adjective)
Cautious.
Safe (noun)
A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.
Safe (noun)
A condom.
Safe (noun)
A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.
Safe (noun)
A safety bicycle.
Safe (verb)
To make something safe.
Strongbox (noun)
A sturdy box with a lock for storing valuables.