safe safe /ˈseɪf/

adjective

1. () Free from danger or the risk of harm  ( safe )
   free from danger or the risk of harm
    A safe trip
   a safe trip
    You will be safe here
   you will be safe here
    A safe place
   a safe place
    A safe bet
   a safe bet
   
2. () (of an undertaking) secure from risk  ( safe )
   (of an undertaking) secure from risk
   
3. (baseball) having reached a base without being put out  ( safe )
   (baseball) having reached a base without being put out
    The runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball
   the runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball
   
4. Financially safe  ( dependable , safe , secure , good )
   financially safe
    A good investment
   a good investment
    A secure investment
   a secure investment
   

noun

1. () Strongbox where valuables can be safely kept  ( safe )
   strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
     He stored his valuables in a secure safe.
   He stored his valuables in a secure safe.
   
   
2. Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse  ( condom , prophylactic , rubber [Informal, N. American] , safe , safety , franger [Informal, Australian] , French letter [Archaic, Informal, British] )
   contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
    He always uses a condom to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy
   He always uses a condom to prevent sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy
   
   
3. A ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests  ( safe )
   a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests