safeguarded
verb (past tense)UK /ˈseɪfɡɑːdɪd/
US /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪd/
Kept safe from harm or danger.
The children were safeguarded by their teachers during the storm.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Protected by a law or rule that prevents harm.
The workers' rights are safeguarded by new laws.
3. Kept in good condition so it is not lost or damaged.
The old paintings were safeguarded in a cool, dry room.
4. Watched over carefully to stop problems from happening.
The money was safeguarded by a trusted bank.