familysafetynet
nounUK /ˈfæmɪli ˈseɪfti nɛt/
US /ˈfæməli ˈseɪfti nɛt/
A family safety net is a group of people who help and protect each other when things go wrong.
Grandma, uncles, and cousins are all part of our family safety net.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A plan or set of rules a family makes to keep everyone safe.
Our family safety net says we always tell a grown-up where we are going.
3. Money or savings a family keeps for emergencies.
The family safety net helped them pay for repairs after the storm.
4. A group of relatives who can be called in an emergency.
When the car broke down, the family safety net arrived to help.