2 (of a place) where something is not likely to be lost or stolen:
4 If an official elected position in is safe, it is likely to be won by the political party that has won it at previous elections:
a safe Conservative seat
5 used to say that you like and approve of someone or something:
6 a strong box or cupboard with special locks where valuable things, especially money or jewels (= precious stones), are kept:
8 (of a player in the game of baseball) having successfully reached a base
9 a strong box, usually made of steel, with a door and lock, where valuable things, esp. money or jewels, can be kept
His clients were told their money was being invested in safe Government bonds.
This is a relatively safe investment when markets are uncertain.
be safe to do sth For a while it was considered safe to invest in these "alternative" telecoms stocks.
11 not causing harm to people:
safe working conditions
Around 44% of men and 27% of women drank more than the recommended safe level of alcohol.
It was important to have a safe place for children to play while their parents shopped.
safe for sb The public must have access to the building, but it must also be safe for those who work in it.
safe to buy/eat/use People are worried that the meat is not safe to eat.
13 something that involves little risk:
Any investment in energy stock looks like a safe bet.
It is a safe bet that if the video game industry had not come along, some of those billions of dollars would have been put into more traditional forms of entertainment.
14 to be careful and to make a choice that involves little risk:
Broadline Bank's spokesperson said that it would not be advertising on the controversial website "just to be on the safe side".
15 being cared for or dealt with by someone who is skilled and has a lot of experience:
16 used to say that you are confident about what you are going to say:
17 a strong box or room that can be locked, used for storing money or valuable things:
Experts seem unable to agree whether the drug is safe or not.
Don't go any closer - it might not be safe.
He patted his pockets for money but Cory said "Safe, man, I got a little change, I'll cover it."
There has been much discussion worldwide about the safest and most efficient ways of clearing landmines.
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