safetybarrier
nounUK /ˈseɪfti ˈbæriə/
US /ˈseɪfti ˈbæriər/
A safety barrier is a wall or fence that keeps people safe from danger.
The workers put a safety barrier around the hole in the road.
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2. A physical structure on a road that stops cars from leaving the road.
The car hit the safety barrier but the driver was not hurt.
3. A rule or check in a computer system that stops mistakes or attacks.
The app uses a safety barrier to block harmful files.
4. A screen or shield in a lab or factory that protects people from heat or chemicals.
She stood behind the safety barrier while the machine was running.