safety feature
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2.6
- noun
- /ˈseɪfti ˈfiːtʃər/
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característica de seguridad
- The new car includes several advanced safety features to protect passengers in case of an accident.
- devices with safety features
- safety features would include
And it has some safety features in it as well, such as this little guy, which is a buckle trip switch.
- And it has some safety features in it as well, such as this little guy, which is a buckle trip switch.
- It's like, yeah, none of the modern safety features built in, I do not believe right at the top of this.
Examples
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Please give Jenny your undivided attention as she demonstrates this plane's safety features.
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We'd like to point out our safety features.
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- Look at all these safety features.
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Now would be a good time to talk about the safety features.
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Use devices with safety features provided by your employer.
Academic text (2000) -
Is each plant in the U.S. equipped with the safety features to prevent any disaster from happening?
Blog text (18) -
The marketing director determined that the cost was too high for the overall product and suggested removing one of the safety features.
Academic text (2011) -
As a parallel, consider that the safety features of cars continuously improve.
Academic text (2011) -
At this time, I would like your attention as the flight attendants demonstrate the safety features of this aircraft.
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Updating an older vehicle with modern safety features can also earn you a discount.
Blog text (4)
Synonyms
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3.2
A piece of equipment that protects people from injury, like an airbag or seatbelt
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3.5
A device on a gun that stops it from firing by accident
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3.7
A part on a boiler or similar machine that automatically lets out steam when pressure gets too high
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4.1
A small device in an electrical circuit that stops the electric current when it becomes too strong
How Protective
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a feature designed to prevent harm' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'safety' (protection from danger) with 'feature' (a distinguishing property). This head-modifier composition is a common, compositional pattern in English (and in many languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The phrase safety feature comes from joining safety (keeping people safe) and feature (a part of something). The image is simple: a part added to a car or building, such as an airbag or a secure gate, whose job is to protect people, so the term means 'a design element that prevents harm'.