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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.
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Save (noun)
In various sports, a block that prevents an opponent from scoring.
“The goaltender made a great save.”
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Save (noun)
When a relief pitcher comes into a game leading by 3 points (runs) or less, and his team wins while continually being ahead.
“Jones retired seven to earn the save.”
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Save (noun)
A point in a professional wrestling match when one or more wrestlers run to the ring to aid a fellow wrestler who is being beaten.
“The giant wrestler continued to beat down his smaller opponent, until several wrestlers ran in for the save.”
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Save (noun)
The act, process, or result of saving data to a storage medium.
“If you’re hit by a power cut, you’ll lose all of your changes since your last save.”
“The game console can store up to eight saves on a single cartridge.”
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Save (noun)
A saving throw.
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Save (verb)
To prevent harm or difficulty.
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Save (verb)
To help (somebody) to survive, or rescue (somebody or something) from harm.
“She was saved from drowning by a passer-by.”
“We were able to save a few of our possessions from the house fire.”
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Save (verb)
To keep (something) safe; to safeguard.
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Save (verb)
To spare (somebody) from effort, or from something undesirable.
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Save (verb)
To redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation.
“Jesus Christ came to save sinners.”
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Save (verb)
To put aside, to avoid.
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Save (verb)
To catch or deflect (a shot at goal).
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Save (verb)
To store for future use.
“Let’s save the packaging in case we need to send the product back.”
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Save (verb)
To wasting of.
“Save electricity by turning off the lights when you leave the room.”
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Save (verb)
To obviate or make unnecessary.
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Save (verb)
To write a file to disk or other storage medium.
“Where did I save that document? I can’t find it on the desktop.”
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Save (verb)
To economize or avoid waste.
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Save (preposition)
Except; with the exception of.
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Save (conjunction)
unless; except
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Safe (adjective)
Not in danger; out of harm’s reach.
“You’ll be safe here.”
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Safe (adjective)
Free from risk; harmless, riskless.
“It’s safe to eat this.”
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Safe (adjective)
Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.
“We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over.”
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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.”
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Safe (adjective)
Properly secured; secure.
“The documents are safe.”
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Safe (adjective)
Not susceptible to a specified source of harm.
“dishwasher safe;”
“dishwasher-safe”
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Safe (adjective)
Great, cool, awesome, respectable; a term of approbation.
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Safe (adjective)
Lenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.
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Safe (adjective)
Reliable; trusty.
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Safe (adjective)
Cautious.
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Safe (noun)
A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.
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Safe (noun)
A condom.
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Safe (noun)
A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.
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Safe (noun)
A safety bicycle.
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Safe (verb)
To make something safe.