fail-safe

UK /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/ US /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/
adj 2verb 2noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

That does not cause undue damage in the event of failure.

The system is failsafe, because everything is backed up automatically.

2

Designed to shut off for safety if an emergency occurs.

All equipment is, of course, of "fail-safe" pattern.

noun

1

A device, mechanism or measure designed to make something fail-safe.

verb

1

To compensate automatically, in the event of a failure.

2

To make a device or mechanism fail-safe, or to add a fail-safe device or mechanism to an existing system.

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