FAIL-SAFE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

guaranteed not to fail

Example: a fail-safe recipe for cheese souffle

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective

eliminating danger by compensating automatically for a failure or malfunction

Example: a fail-safe device in a nuclear weapon to deactivate it automatically in the event of accident

Synonyms

Fail-safe