public safety
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2.5
- noun
- /ˈpʌblɪk ˈseɪfti/
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seguridad pública
- The city implemented new regulations to enhance public safety during the festival.
- ensure public safety
- enhance public safety
- protect public safety
We have mayors, City Council members, governors that are attacking public safety and law and order.
- We have mayors, City Council members, governors that are attacking public safety and law and order.
- But in a decision, at the end of the day, you have to balance in my mind, the public safety with the public privacy.
- So for her to kind of try to turn into this sentiment against crime and this desire for public safety seems to me to be ridiculous.
- And I would say you could put aerospace Titans into the same bucket, which is you have to balance public safety with your drive to innovate.
- We think it's important investment for public safety in the North End.
- Politics over public safety, politics over common sense.
- We raised the age of retirement across the board, including for public safety employees.
- When when have the police ever met the met the public safety standard that they.
- And so that's not going to help public safety.
- Now, still, when it comes to public safety and national security, Trump was proud of his endorsements.
Examples
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What kind of coordination is needed with other agencies, such as social services and public safety?
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In the interest of public safety, I am willing to consider everything.
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We think it's important investment for public safety in the North End.
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It's a matter of public safety.
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We cannot guarantee public safety.
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I'm concerned about public safety.
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I'm responsible for public safety here.
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To a surprising extent, enhancing public safety often requires improving the quality of public space in such ways.
Academic text (2001) -
A reminder that all classes and school activities are canceled tomorrow due to public-safety concerns.
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Stark social contrasts and concerns with public safety are hardly unique to Brazil.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
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1.0
A place or condition that protects you from danger
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1.0
A calm, safe state in public places kept by law
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3.8
Authorities protect people in public places to stop crime and disorder
How Safe
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'public' (relating to the general population) combined with 'safety' (protection from danger), forming a straightforward adjective+noun phrase. This is a common, cross-linguistic conceptual combination, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
The term public safety comes from a simple image: guards or watchmen protecting a town so everyone is safe. The word public means 'the people' and safety means 'protection', so the phrase means protecting everyone from harm.