safetystop
nounUK /ˈseɪfti stɒp/
US /ˈseɪfti stɑːp/
A safety stop is a special button or switch that makes a machine stop right away so nobody gets hurt.
Before reaching into the machine, the worker pressed the safety stop.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A planned pause in a trip or activity to make sure everything is safe.
The hikers made a safety stop at the ranger station before climbing higher.
3. A device that stops a vehicle or ride automatically when something goes wrong.
The roller coaster's safety stop kicked in when a sensor detected a loose bar.
4. A rule or checkpoint in a process where work pauses until safety is checked.
The lab added a safety stop before any chemical is moved between rooms.